Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce. Perfect for game day, or as a delicious dinner option, these wings are sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the 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 (for cooking)
For the 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 the Oven:
Heat the oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.
Prepare the Wings:
In a large bowl, mix together the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken wings in this mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
Prepare the Baking Sheet:
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer on the sheet pan. Spray the tops of the wings with a little more oil.
Bake the Wings:
Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F. Bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. After flipping, spray a little more oil on the wings to ensure they stay crispy.
Prepare the Sauce:
While the wings are baking, make the honey lemon pepper sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened. Set aside a small portion of the sauce to serve as a dipping sauce, if desired.
Toss the Wings:
Once the wings are done, transfer them to a bowl. Toss the wings in the prepared honey lemon pepper sauce, coating them thoroughly.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your crispy, sticky wings hot and enjoy them with the leftover sauce for dipping!
Notes
Adjust the Sauce: Feel free to add more lemon juice to the sauce for extra tanginess, or more honey if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
Crispy Wings: For extra crispy wings, make sure to dry them thoroughly before seasoning and ensure they’re spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes