Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crispy baked chicken wings are tossed in a luscious honey lemon pepper sauce that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Perfect for game day or as a flavorful appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the chicken wings: Pat the chicken wings dry, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Bake the wings: Arrange wings on the baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, then add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss wings in sauce: Transfer baked wings to a bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon zest or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the wings for 2–3 minutes after baking.
- Air fryer method: Cook wings at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Adjust lemon juice and pepper to taste for a sweeter or spicier finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
