Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a delicious balance of crispy, sweet, and tangy flavors. Baked to golden perfection, the wings are coated in a zesty honey lemon pepper sauce that packs a punch of citrus and a touch of sweetness from the honey. The addition of black pepper gives the wings just the right amount of heat, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
2 pounds chicken wings
3 tablespoons potato starch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
Oil spray
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
½ cup honey
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup lemon juice (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1–2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until the wings are evenly coated.
Lightly spray a parchment-lined baking sheet with oil, then arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the sheet. Spray the tops of the wings with a bit more oil.
Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F and bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through and spraying the tops again with oil. The wings should be golden and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened. Set aside a small portion of the sauce for dipping, if desired.
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
Serve the wings hot, with the reserved sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300