Description
Savor the crispy texture and tangy flavor of these lemon pepper wings, perfect for gatherings and elevating any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
- 2 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 ½ tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Prep the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Coat: In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss the wings to coat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place wings on a wire rack on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook wings for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Season: Mix melted butter and lemon pepper seasoning in a bowl. Toss hot wings in this mixture until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon zest and serve with ranch or blue cheese dip.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the wings in seasoning overnight. Avoid skipping drying the wings for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg