Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
October 12, 2023
American Chicken Main Dishes Recipes
These Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are perfect for GameDay! The wings are super crispy tossed in a citrusy lemon pepper sauce and one of my favorite chicken wings to date!
They’re great for sharing or making for your next get together and a definite crowd pleaser! Find the full recipe below with all my tips for making the best chicken wings for the next big game!
Watch the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe Video Below!
Ingredients for Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
I love this Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe because only a few ingredients will make super crispy, juicy chicken wings in that delicious lemon pepper sauce!. Firstly, here are the ingredients you will need!
- Chicken Marinade
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt only add if Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not contain salt
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 egg
- Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt only add if Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not contain salt
- ½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 12 tbsp butter
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt only add if Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not contain salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp parsley
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings: Recipe Instructions
Marinate the chicken wings
The first step in making this recipe is marinating the chicken to allow the wings to become juicy and flavorful. Add the wings in a bowl and combine them with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard and an egg. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight for even more flavor.
Only add kosher salt here if the lemon pepper seasoning contains salt (check the ingredients of your lemon pepper seasoning). It will usually be one of the top ingredients if it does.
Dredge the wings in the seasoning mix
Next, create the seasoning mix by combining flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon pepper seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the seasoning mix until combined, then dredge the marinated wings in the seasoning mix and ensure they are fully coated. Pack in the dredge so it sticks to the chicken.
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil to 350F and fry the chicken in batches for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature hits 165F. Use a thermometer (I love this infrared one) which will instantly tell you how hot the oil is. Ensure that the oil temperature does not drop below 325F when frying. If this is the case, you need to fry the chicken in smaller batches, otherwise, the batter will become soggy and oily.
Once the wings are fried, lay them on a wire rack to cool while you make that delicious lemon pepper sauce!
Make the Lemon Pepper Sauce and Toss
To make the sauce, begin by melting 12 tbsp (1 and 1 half stick) of butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Skim off the milk solids if desired to create a clarified butter. Next, add the zest of a lemon along with its juice (about 2 tbsp), lemon pepper seasoning, honey, and parsley. Pour over your wings and toss! If you prefer drier wings that stay more crispy, you can brush on the sauce as well. Enjoy!
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt only add if Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not contain salt
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 egg
Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt only add if Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not contain salt
- ½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 12 tbsp butter
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt only add if Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not contain salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the chicken wings and season with lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, yellow mustard and egg. If your lemon pepper seasoning is salt-free, add 1 tsp of kosher salt. Mix until combined and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, cornstarch, lemon pepper seasoning, and baking powder. If your lemon pepper seasoning is salt-free, add 1 tsp of kosher salt to the seasoning mix. Whisk to combine.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the seasoning mix, ensuring all parts of the wing is coated in the seasoning dredge. Use your hand to pack in the dredge to help it stick to the wings. Repeat until all wings are coated in the seasoning mixture.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 350F, then fry the chicken wings in batches for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature is 165F. Ensure that the oil temperature does not drop below 325F. If the oil temperature is too low, remove wings until the oil returns to the proper temperature.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter on medium low. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, honey, and parsley and whisk to combine. If desired, skim off the milk solids with a spoon prior to adding to the wings.
- Add the sauce in a bowl with the wings and toss to coat, or brush the sauce over the wings as desired. Enjoy!
Awesome recipe perfect while watching some football!
I love lemon pepper wings and this was so easy to recreate
A recipe that shines.