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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

These lemon pepper chicken wings are baked until crispy, then coated in a buttery lemon-pepper sauce with just a hint of honey. Juicy inside, golden outside, and bursting with zesty flavor—perfect for game day or any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 24 chicken wings 1st & 2nd segments, about 3 pounds
Rub
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons each garlic powder onion powder, salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ –½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Lemon Pepper Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  4. Mix rub ingredients. Toss half the wings with half the rub in a bag, repeat with remaining wings and rub.
  5. Arrange on rack without overlapping.
  6. Bake 35–45 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Broil on both sides until crispy, watching closely.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/lemon-pepper-chicken-wings/

Notes

  • Drying the wings well is key to extra crispiness.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
  • Sauce can be doubled if you like extra coating.