Lemon Pepper Wings
Easy, tasty and a delicious appetizer, these Lemon Pepper Wings are a family favorite for holidays, game days and more.
Servings: 4
Calories: 419kcal
Ingredients
- 2- pound package chicken wingettes and drumettes thawed
- 1 Tablespoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning I used True Lemon brand
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns + more for topping
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat wings dry with a paper towel, then add to a mixing bowl, top with lemon pepper seasoning, then toss to coat.
- Place wings in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-36 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
- Prepare sauce while wings are baking: Add butter to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until melted.
- Add lemon juice and zest, and heat for another minute.
- Add garlic seasoning, pepper, and salt, stir, then heat for another 2 minutes.
- Add wings to a mixing bowl, pour sauce over top then mix to coat.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley, then serve.
Notes
- Easily double this recipe to make more for a larger crowd.
- We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- Make sure to use a salt-free lemon pepper seasoning, if not use half the seasoning.
- These can be made in the air fryer, see above on how to do that.
- The cook time for your wings may vary, please check the internal temperature (at least 165 degrees F) before consuming.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg