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Lemon pepper chicken wings are a great choice when you are looking for a delicious and flavorful savory dish. It’s the perfect finger food for game day, to feed your family or for an informal get together. Although many see chicken wings as an appetizer, it can also be an easy dinner. Just add a fresh salad or baked sweet potato fries.

You can make the best lemon pepper wings that are juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor by simply following my fool-proof recipe. The lemon zest combined with the seasonings are mixed in a resealable bag, so it is super easy to toss and coat the chicken. After they are baked in the oven, these crispy lemon pepper wings can be served with different dipping sauces. Pro tip: make extra lemon pepper butter sauce and set aside before marinating the fresh chicken wings so you can use as a dipping sauce.

If you’re not a lemon fan, try my friend Jennifer’s recipe for air fryer chicken wings.

How to make the best lemon pepper chicken wings

If you are looking to make the best lemon pepper chicken wings, here are some tips to follow:

1. Use fresh and plump chicken wings, with a good meat-to-bone ratio.
2. For extra flavor, marinate for 30 minutes
3. Be generous with the seasoning to ensure that the wings are well coated.
4. For crispy skin, bake well for 45 minutes at 400 F.
5. Serve with lemon wedges: Once the wings are fully cooked in the oven, transfer them to a serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges. This not only makes the dish look attractive but also adds a touch of freshness to the wings.
6. Follow the viral TikTok trend and add dipping sauces: use Ranch or extra lemon pepper sauce.

How do you make the lemon sauce?

To make the lemon pepper glaze you combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder in a resealable bag. You can use fresh minced garlic if you want a stronger flavor, but it can overpower the lemon and pepper notes.

Can I make these chicken wings without salt?

If you are watching your sodium intake, you can skip the salt and these lemon pepper chicken wings will still be delicious. Check if the lemon pepper seasoning you have is sodium free; some are full of salt! If you need to skip altogether, add fresh lemon juice and freshly grated black pepper for extra flavor.

Will the sauce work with chicken breasts?

The homemade lemon pepper sauce goes well with skinless chicken breasts, too. For best results, grill them or sauté with a little avocado oil after seasoning them. When fully cooked, add the sauce

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes 

Yield: 8 servings 

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated with wing tips removed
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 4 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional 

For the sauce:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
2. Place the cornstarch and seasonings in a gallon size storage bag, shaking to combine.
3. Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Place the wings in the storage bag and seal the bag. Toss the bag until all of the wings are coated with an even layer.
4. Transfer the wings to the prepared baking sheet, placing in a single layer.
5. Bake the wings for 45 minutes, turning halfway. Check the wings for an internal temperature of 165° F.
6. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
7. When the wings are ready, toss them in the sauce.
8. Serve immediately with any leftover sauce or with ranch salad dressing and grated Parmesan cheese.

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. However, I doubt that you will have any leftovers after making this delicious chicken wing recipe.

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