Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, a perfect blend of crispy texture and tangy sweetness. These oven-baked chicken wings are coated in a sticky honey-laden sauce, making them the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days or casual dinners at home. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up this delightful dish in no time.
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
- Oil spray
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon, zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1–2 teaspoons ground pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Pat dry the chicken wings.
- In a mixing bowl, combine potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss this mixture with the wings until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with oil. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the sheet and spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Reduce oven temperature to 425°F and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying again with oil.
- While wings bake, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, toss the wings in the sauce until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (120g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, make sure to dry your wings thoroughly before seasoning. Feel free to adjust the ground pepper based on your spice preference or add cayenne for an extra kick.