Lemon Pepper Wings (Printable)

Golden crispy wings coated in zesty lemon butter and cracked black pepper for ultimate flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp cracked black pepper
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Lemon Pepper Coating

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - Zest of 2 lemons
08 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
10 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While wings bake, mix melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and sea salt in a large bowl.
05 - Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the lemon-pepper butter mixture until thoroughly coated.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh lemon zest and cracked black pepper creates an addictive citrusy heat that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • Baking on a wire rack eliminates the need for frying while delivering that perfect crunch everyone craves
  • This recipe comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that spent hours perfecting their secret recipe
02 -
  • Dry your wings thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning, as any moisture will prevent the skin from getting properly crispy
  • Room temperature wings bake more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Use fresh lemon zest rather than dried, as the essential oils in the zest provide the authentic restaurant flavor
03 -
  • Invest in a microplane grater for the lemon zest, it removes only the bright yellow part and leaves the bitter white pith behind
  • Toss the wings in the coating immediately after removing from the oven while they are still hot, so the butter melts into every crevice
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