Description
Crispy and flavorful baked lemon pepper chicken wings coated in a tangy butter and honey glaze, perfect as a snack or appetizer. These wings are oven-baked for golden brown crispiness and tossed in a zesty lemon pepper sauce for a deliciously bright and savory taste.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 1.5 – 2 pounds chicken wings (about 16-20 wings)
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
Glaze
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1-2 Tablespoons honey (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F to prepare for baking the chicken wings.
- Prepare Wings: Arrange the chicken wings on a cooling rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet. Brush each wing generously with olive oil on both sides to help them crisp up during baking.
- Bake Wings: Place the wings in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, depending on their size, until the wings turn golden brown and crispy. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165˚F for food safety.
- Make Glaze: While the wings bake, melt the butter in a small pot or microwave. Transfer the melted butter to a larger bowl, then whisk in the honey, lemon pepper seasoning, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Toss Wings in Glaze: Once the wings are baked, add them to the bowl with the lemon pepper glaze. Toss thoroughly until all wings are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Optionally, garnish the wings with freshly cracked black pepper, extra lemon zest, and lemon slices on the side for an added citrusy presentation and zing.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey to control the sweetness of the glaze or omit it for a tangier flavor.
- Using a cooling rack on the baking sheet helps the wings crisp evenly by allowing air circulation.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the wings reaches at least 165˚F for safe consumption.
- Leftover wings can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- For extra crispy wings, broil them for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
