Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings offer the perfect balance of tangy lemon, spicy pepper, and sweet honey, making them a guaranteed family favorite. They are incredibly easy to make, deliver big flavor, achieve a beautiful crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, and are a fantastic crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings (flats and drumettes): 2 lbs
Olive Oil: 1 tbsp
Lemon Pepper Seasoning: 2 tbsp
Garlic Powder: 1 tsp
Onion Powder: 1 tsp
Salt: 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
For the Glaze:
Honey: 1/4 cup
Fresh Lemon Juice: 2 tbsp
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, placing a wire rack on top.
3. 3. Pat your chicken wings completely dry with paper towels; this step is crucial for crispy Honey Lemon Pepper Wings.
4. 4. In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. 5. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
6. 6. Bake for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
7. 7. Meanwhile, whisk together honey and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl for the glaze.
8. 8. Once the wings finish baking, remove them from the oven.
9. 9. Transfer the hot wings to a clean bowl and toss with the honey lemon glaze.
10. 10. Serve your amazing Honey Lemon Pepper Wings immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer, Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 lb wings
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: ~25g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, Chicken Wings, Crispy Wings, Lemon Pepper, Honey Glaze, Baked Wings, Easy Chicken, Family Recipe, Game Day Food, Weeknight Meal