Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings (Printable)

Golden crispy wings coated in zesty lemon-pepper butter for a tangy, savory finish.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp cracked black pepper
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Lemon Pepper Coating

06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - Zest of 2 lemons
08 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
10 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While wings bake, mix melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and sea salt in a large bowl.
05 - Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the lemon-pepper butter mixture until thoroughly coated.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crispy skin creates this incredible crunch that makes you wonder why anyone would ever order takeout wings again
  • That moment when fresh lemon hits the hot butter and fills your entire kitchen with the most inviting aroma imaginable
02 -
  • If you have even an extra hour let the wings sit uncovered in the fridge before cooking. This air drying step creates restaurant level crispiness that will blow your mind.
  • Work quickly when tossing wings in the lemon butter because if they cool down too much the coating wont adhere properly and youll miss out on that perfect coverage.
03 -
  • Use room temperature wings for more even cooking. Pull them out of the fridge about 20 minutes before seasoning.
  • Grind your black pepper fresh if possible. Pre ground pepper has lost so much of its punch compared to the freshly cracked stuff.
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