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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

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Simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and made with pantry staples, the Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe delivers on every level.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 3
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

For the sauce:

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line baking sheet with foil. Place wire rack on top.
  • Pat dry wings. Add to a bowl with olive oil.
  • Toss wings with salt, pepper, garlic, and cornstarch.
  • Arrange wings on rack. Space them evenly apart.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Flip halfway for even browning.
  • While baking, make the honey lemon sauce.
  • Combine honey, lemon juice, zest, and butter.
  • Simmer gently until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
  • Add cracked pepper and chili flakes to the sauce.
  • Remove wings. Toss in warm honey lemon sauce.
  • Brush extra sauce over wings for more flavor.
  • Garnish with lemon zest or fresh parsley.
  • Serve immediately while wings are hot and sticky.

Notes

    • Pat wings dry for extra crispiness.
    • Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled.
    • Cornstarch creates a crispy wing skin.
    • Don’t overcrowd the pan—space equals crisp.
    • Sauce wings while hot for better absorption.
Keyword Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe