Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, a delightful dish that combines crispy texture and a mouthwatering sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these wings are easy to prepare with just a few pantry staples. The juicy interior, enhanced by the zesty honey-lemon-pepper seasoning, delivers a flavor explosion that will have your guests coming back for more. Baked instead of fried, they offer a lighter alternative without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or more)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1–2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Coat wings thoroughly with this mixture.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray it with oil. Arrange wings in a single layer and spray tops with oil.
- Decrease oven temperature to 425°F; bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until well blended.
- Toss baked wings in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg