Description
Lemon Pepper Wings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a perfect balance of zesty lemon flavor and bold black pepper. These crispy, juicy chicken wings are incredibly easy to make and will elevate any gathering, from game day festivities to casual dinners. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your family and friends with this delightful dish that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, placing a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, lemon zest, and black pepper until well coated.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer without touching.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in lemon juice and additional black pepper.
- Toss baked wings in the buttery sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg