Description
Crispy honey lemon pepper wings deliver a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors that dance across your palate. Succulent chicken emerges golden and irresistible, promising a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a sizzling 400°F and line a sturdy baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the wings.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking together honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, cracked black pepper, aromatic garlic powder, pungent onion powder, a pinch of salt, and zesty lemon zest in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer chicken wings to a spacious bowl and generously cascade the golden honey-lemon elixir over them, massaging the marinade thoroughly to ensure each wing is lavishly coated.
- Meticulously spread the seasoned wings across the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they rest in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even caramelization.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 40-45 minutes, flipping the wings midway to guarantee uniform browning and a crisp exterior.
- Once wings emerge with a glistening, deep golden hue, allow them a brief resting period to settle their flavors, then optionally drizzle with any remaining honey mixture for extra intensity.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a final flourish, adding a burst of color and herbaceous brightness before presenting these tantalizing honey lemon pepper wings.
Notes
- Ensure wings are patted dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness and better honey-lemon mixture adherence.
- Experiment with wing-to-marinade ratio for personal preference in flavor intensity and moisture level.
- Use convection setting if available to enhance wing crispiness and reduce overall cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
- For gluten-free option, confirm all seasoning powders are certified gluten-free and replace regular honey with pure honey varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg