Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings feature crispy oven-baked chicken wings coated in a flavorful honey, lemon, and pepper sauce. The wings are first dusted with a seasoned potato starch and baking powder mixture to achieve extra crispy skin before being baked to golden perfection. The zesty and sweet sauce made with fresh lemon juice, zest, honey, garlic, and butter adds a delightful tangy kick, making these wings a perfect appetizer or main dish that's both easy to prepare and full of taste.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 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
Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon, zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Wings: Heat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel to remove any moisture, ensuring crispiness during baking.
- Coat Wings: In a large bowl, add the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken wings in this mixture until evenly coated to create a crispy exterior.
- Arrange on Pan: Lightly spray a parchment-lined sheet pan with oil. Transfer the coated wings in a single layer on the pan and lightly spray the tops of the wings with oil to aid browning and crisping.
- Bake Wings: Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C). Bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking and spraying the tops with a bit more oil to ensure even crisping and browning.
- Make Sauce: While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop, combine the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is well blended and fragrant. Reserve a small portion of the sauce for dipping, if desired.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: When the wings are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss well to coat each wing evenly with the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, ensure the wings are completely dry before coating.
- Adjust lemon juice amount in the sauce to balance sweetness and tartness to your preference.
- You can keep the reserved sauce warm for dipping alongside the wings.
- If preferred, use baking powder labeled as aluminum-free to avoid any metallic taste.
- Make sure to flip wings midway during baking to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Serve wings immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
