Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy, flavorful chicken wings coated in a light, zesty sauce made with honey, lemon juice, and ground pepper. Baked to perfection with a crisp exterior and juicy interior, they make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Wings and Coating
- 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 baking)
Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon, zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Wings: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure they become crispy during baking.
- Coat Wings: In a mixing bowl, combine potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken wings in this mixture until each wing is evenly coated.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with oil. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the sheet, then spray the tops lightly with oil to promote crisping.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings at 425°F for 35-40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, flip the wings to ensure even crisping and spray again lightly with oil.
- Make Sauce: While the wings bake, make the sauce by combining honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and ground pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and toss them with the warm honey lemon pepper sauce until they are evenly coated.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry is key to achieving a crispy texture.
- Flipping the wings halfway through baking ensures they cook evenly and crisp on all sides.
- The baking powder in the coating helps create extra crispiness without frying.
- The sauce can be adjusted for pepper level depending on your preference.
- Serve wings immediately after tossing in sauce for the best texture and flavor.
