Lemon Pepper Wings
Lemon Pepper Wings are savory and buttery, made with tender chicken wings seasoned, baked, and tossed in a lemon butter sauce, perfect for game day!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sheet pan with baking rack
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings drumettes and wingettes, separated, tips discarded
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a baking rack on top.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, and add the wings to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with baking powder, tossing the wings to help coat them evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, and spices. Pour over the wings and toss to coat the wings evenly. Add the wings to the baking rack on the sheet pan in a single layer, leaving a little space between each wing.
- Bake for 40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until fully cooked. Once the time is up, turn the broiler on for 1-2 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and lemon juice. Toss the wings in the sauce until evenly coated. Add salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Reheat on a sheet pan in the oven, or in the air fryer.
Cooking Tips
- When you broil the chicken wings, watch them closely in the oven so they don't burn. The broiler is very, very hot and can burn things quickly. But it's also the best way to get a nice caramelization or crispy skin on the wings.
- You can make sure these wings are fully cooked by using a meat thermometer. They're done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the meat.
- If you don't have a wire rack, you can place the wings onto the baking sheet. It's better to use a baking rack but it's not the end of the world if you don't have one.
- When you toss the wings in the lemon butter sauce after they're done cooking, use a clean mixing bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg