Craving a flavor explosion that’s both quick and healthy? Look no further! Lemon Pepper Wings Honey is your new go-to for crispy, juicy wings dripping with sweet and tangy goodness. As a busy parent and wings enthusiast, I know the struggle of wanting restaurant-quality taste without the restaurant hassle. That’s why I perfected this recipe, so you can treat yourself (and the family!) to incredible wings in under an hour.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a fiery woman with an even fierier love for lemon pepper, used to make a simple lemon pepper sauce for everything. While our tastes diverged (she liked it intensely tart, I prefer a touch of sweetness), this recipe is a direct descendant of her lemon-pepper-everything philosophy. Adding the honey not only balances the acidity but also creates a beautiful glaze that’s absolutely addictive. It’s a little bit of her spice mixed with my love for well-balanced flavors, all wrapped up in a delicious wing.
Ingredients
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lemon Pepper Honey Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the Wings: Arrange wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: While wings are baking, whisk together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a saucepan.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Coat the Wings: Remove wings from oven and immediately toss them in the Lemon Pepper Wings Honey sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy Lemon Pepper Wings Honey!
Lemon Pepper Wings Honey
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 lbs chicken wings
- Arrange wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- While wings are baking, whisk together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a saucepan.1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Remove wings from oven and immediately toss them in the Lemon Pepper Wings Honey sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy Lemon Pepper Wings Honey!
Notes
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