Lemon Pepper Wings

Overhead view of lemon pepper chicken wings with bowl of sauce

These crispy lemon pepper wings are baked in the oven, so they're super easy! A buttery lemon sauce makes these chicken wings irresistible.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Marinating Time20

Total Time1 40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chicken wings, chicken wings in oven, lemon pepper wings

Servings: servings

Calories: 495kcal

Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon pepper (choose one that has salt in it)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ tablespoon lemon zest , divided
⅓ cup melted butter
Juice of 1 large lemon
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken wings, baking powder, and flour. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated and set aside for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack over the baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken wings and add the lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated in olive oil and seasoning.
Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer (with some space between each) on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and repeat until the wings are cooked through and crispy golden brown. This should take 45 minutes to 1 hour total.
Just before the chicken comes out of the oven, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, and the remaining lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the chicken wings with the lemon butter sauce and serve ASAP.

Notes

Place any leftover lemon pepper wings in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For maximum crispiness, I recommend reheating them in a 375ºF oven or air fryer until they’re heated through.

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