Description
Delight in the irresistible crunch and zesty flavor of these Lemon Pepper Wings, perfect for any occasion! These crispy chicken wings are coated in a tangy mixture of lemon juice, zest, and pepper seasoning, making them a crowd favorite whether you’re hosting a game day party or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up this savory dish in no time. Serve them as an appetizer or the main course, and watch as they become the star of your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- 8 oz unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 6–8 cups neutral frying oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chicken wings with mustard, hot sauce, salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Let marinate.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and paprika in another bowl.
- Dip marinated wings into the flour mixture and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pot to 350–360°F.
- Fry wings in batches for about 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt butter in a skillet; stir in lemon pepper seasoning, juice, and zest.
- Toss fried wings in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wings (about 120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider using an air fryer or baking them at high heat. Adjust the heat by varying the amount of hot sauce used.