Zesty Lemon Pepper Wings
These wings bring back memories of backyard cookouts and laughter echoing through the neighborhood. My uncle used to make them golden and crisp with just the right kick of lemon and spice. Now I make them for game nights, and they’re always the first to vanish from the plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat wings dry and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Arrange wings in a single layer and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon pepper seasoning.
Toss hot wings in the lemon butter mix until well coated.
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 per serving
- Fat: 26g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 2g per serving
- Protein: 28g per serving
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