Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
A delicious twist on traditional chicken wings with a mix of sweet honey, tangy lemon, and a spicy kick from the pepper, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wings Preparation
- 2 pounds chicken wings Make sure to dry them well for crispiness.
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika can be used for a smoky flavor.
- Oil spray Oil spray For lightly greasing the sheet pan.
Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon lemon zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoons ground pepper Adjust to spice preference.
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 450°F. Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel if they are moist.
- Add the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the chicken wings. Toss to coat.
- Lightly spray oil onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and transfer the chicken wings in a single layer. Spray the tops with more oil.
Baking
- Decrease the oven temperature to 425°F and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying more oil on tops.
Sauce Preparation
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes until well combined.
- Set aside a small portion for dipping, if desired.
Serving
- Once wings are done, transfer to a bowl and toss with the honey lemon pepper sauce.
Notes
These wings can be enjoyed on their own or paired with dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.