Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are perfectly crispy, sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor. Made with baked, not fried wings, they are coated in a sticky honey lemon glaze with bold cracked black pepper for a delicious kick. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or as a party appetizer, these wings are easy to make and highly customizable. Serve them with dipping sauces or as a main dish with your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and/or wingettes)
- ¼ cup potato starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1–2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Coat the wings evenly with the mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Arrange wings in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Lower the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the honey lemon pepper sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, let them air dry in the fridge for an hour before baking.
- Want more heat? Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce to the glaze.
- Air-fryer method: Cook wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For extra crispy wings, let them air dry in the fridge for an hour before baking.
- Want more heat? Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce to the glaze.
- Air-fryer method: Cook wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American