Description
Crispy lemon pepper wings drizzled with golden honey offer a perfect balance of zesty and sweet flavors. Southern-style comfort meets gourmet elegance, inviting you to savor each perfectly seasoned, crunchy bite of pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by thoroughly dabbing them with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy exterior.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by massaging wings with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and a delicate salt sprinkle.
- Select your cooking method: oven-roasting or deep-frying. For oven method, position wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform browning.
- Alternatively, if deep-frying, submerge wings in 375°F oil, cooking in batches until golden and fully cooked, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Craft a luscious glaze by gently heating butter, incorporating honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and an additional dash of lemon pepper seasoning in a small saucepan.
- Enrobe the crispy wings completely in the honey-lemon pepper glaze, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly coated.
- Present the wings immediately, garnishing with finely chopped parsley or delicate lemon zest to elevate the visual appeal and add a bright, zesty note.
Notes
- Patting wings completely dry guarantees maximum crispiness and prevents soggy texture during cooking.
- Experiment with different fat sources like duck fat or avocado oil for unique flavor profiles and enhanced crunchiness.
- Adjust honey glaze sweetness by balancing lemon juice and adding red pepper flakes for subtle heat kick.
- Use cornstarch or baking powder when tossing wings before cooking to create extra-crispy exterior without deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (baked) or 10 minutes (fried)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg