Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Crispy baked chicken wings are coated in a sticky honey lemon pepper sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or a main course, these wings are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drums and flats)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top if available.
- Prepare the wings: Pat the wings dry with paper towels, then toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking rack or sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the sauce: While the wings bake, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Toss with sauce: Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl and toss with the warm honey lemon pepper sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, refrigerate them uncovered for a few hours before baking to dry out the skin.
- You can also air fry at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Adjust the lemon and pepper to taste for a zestier or spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
