Description
Lemon Pepper Honey Wings are a mouthwatering treat, combining the zesty brightness of lemon and the sweetness of honey with a hint of black pepper spice. Their crispy skin and juicy meat make them the perfect finger food for game days, parties, or casual dinners. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, these wings will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup high-quality honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. If available, place a wire rack on top.
- Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Arrange seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared rack or baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with honey and remaining lemon juice until well combined.
- Drizzle the glaze over hot wings after baking to ensure each wing is thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately; garnish with additional lemon zest or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing (30g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg