Description
Zesty honey lemon pepper wings bring sizzling Southern comfort to your dinner table. Crispy exterior and tangy glaze make these wings an irresistible crowd-pleaser you cannot wait to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce and Flavoring:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and optimal wing crispiness.
- Arrange chicken wings in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded to promote even cooking and achieve a perfect golden exterior.
- Combine honey, lemon juice, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl, whisking until the sauce becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Generously drizzle the prepared sauce over the wings, using tongs to carefully turn and coat each wing thoroughly, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
- Place the coated wings in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to guarantee uniform browning and crispy texture.
- Check wing doneness by verifying the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin appears golden and slightly caramelized.
- Remove wings from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and the sauce to slightly set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant pop of color and added herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and peppery wing experience.
Notes
- Keep wings evenly spaced on the baking sheet to ensure crispy, golden exterior without steaming.
- Pat chicken wings dry before seasoning to help sauce adhere better and create crunchier texture.
- Adjust honey quantity for those watching sugar intake, substituting with low-carb alternatives like monk fruit sweetener.
- Add extra lemon zest for intense citrus flavor and deeper aromatic profile without increasing liquid content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg