Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, an irresistible combination of crispy chicken wings coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. These wings are perfect for game days, family dinners, or any gathering where finger-licking good food is a must. The unique blend of honey and fresh lemon zest creates a flavor explosion, while baking instead of frying ensures that these wings are both crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. With just a few pantry staples and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this delicious recipe in no time. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with these easy-to-make wings!
Ingredients
- 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
- 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 oven to 450°F. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss mixture with chicken wings until well coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. Arrange wings in a single layer and spray tops with oil.
- Bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying again with oil.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by simmering honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, butter, salt, and ground pepper in a small saucepan for 3-5 minutes.
- Once wings are cooked, toss them in the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg