Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings (VIDEO)

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings (VIDEO)

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!

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

2 lbs chicken wings
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning add 1tsp of kosher salt if your lemon pepper seasoning does not contain salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 egg

Seasoning Mix

1 cup flour
1 cup cornstarch
½ tbsp lemon pepper seasoning add 1tsp of kosher salt if your lemon pepper seasoning does not contain salt
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 (see note about salt), 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, make the Seasoning Mix by combining flour, cornstarch, lemon pepper seasoning (see note about salt), and baking powder. 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.
Line a tray with a wire rack. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 350F over medium high heat, then fry half of the chicken wings for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature is 165F. Drain the wings on the wire rack and repeat with the remaining wings. Ensure that the oil temperature does not drop below 325F during frying (do not overcrowd the oil).
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. 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!

Video

Notes

chicken wings - use drums, flats, or a combination of the two. If using frozen wings, make sure they are defrosted before seasoning and dredging.

kosher salt - only add this if the store bought Lemon Pepper Seasoning does not have salt in it!

lemon pepper seasoning - if using store bought lemon pepper seasoning, make sure to check the label for added salt. If there is salt, skip the salt in this recipe!

Watch the Salt - if using store bought lemon pepper seasoning, make sure to check the label for added salt. If there is salt, skip the salt in this recipe!

Monitor the Oil Temperature - I highly recommend you use a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature. If you see the temperature dropping below 325F, fry the chicken wings in batches. Frying at a low temperature will result in soggy and oily wings.

Strain Excess Batter Pieces Before Second Fry - If excess batter pieces are floating in the oil, strain them out with a strainer to prevent them from burning during the 2nd fry.

Brush the Lemon Pepper Sauce - If you prefer extra crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, don't pour the sauce or toss the wings in the sauce - instead, brush the sauce on lightly. This will keep them crispy for longer.

Storage and Reheating - Any leftover Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings can be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. My preferred method to reheat the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings is in the air fryer! Air fry them at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until warmed through and crispy. You can also reheat them in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

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