Description
Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a deliciously sweet and tangy twist on your typical wing recipe. The perfect balance of honey’s sweetness, lemon’s brightness, and pepper’s zesty kick creates a mouthwatering glaze that coats crispy chicken wings. These wings are perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or main dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp Butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (this helps them crisp up better).
- Toss the wings in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack for extra crispiness.
- Bake the Wings:
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy. If you want extra crispy wings, you can broil them for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
- While the wings are baking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and the honey has dissolved (about 3-5 minutes).
- If you like a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning with additional lemon zest or pepper if desired.
- Toss the Wings in Sauce:
- Once the wings are crispy and fully cooked, remove them from the oven and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss them until they’re evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve your Honey Lemon Pepper Wings hot, garnished with additional lemon zest or chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you prefer, you can also fry the wings instead of baking them for an even crispier texture.
- These wings pair well with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg