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शुक्रवार, 11 जून 2021

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are buttery, zesty, and will WOW at your next family get-together! They are super easy to make and pack delicious flavor in every juicy bite!

These wings work great as both an appetizer and a meal. Serve them up with my insanely delicious Air Fryer, Buffalo, and Chili Lime for a summer barbecue that will be one to remember!

Lemon Pepper Wings with lemon garnish on plate.

Easy Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

Now that summer is here and family gatherings are starting to happen again, it is time to impress your guests with these DELICIOUS Lemon Pepper Wings that rival anything you can get from a restaurant! You won’t want to order takeout again! These wings have the most amazing tangy, buttery glaze and crispy skin that my family can’t get enough of. You only need a few simple ingredients, and they are super easy to make. Whether it is for game day, a cookout, or just an easy dinner, these wings are sure to be a winner!

Cooking these Lemon Pepper Wings in the oven creates the most perfect golden brown, tender wings. Plus, you use half the oil that you would cooking them in a fryer! Not to mention avoid the mess and hassle that comes with cooking wings in oil. While they are in the oven, you can whip up some of my Homemade Ranch for a perfectly tangy match made in heaven!

Lemon Pepper Wings Ingredients

All you need are a few fresh, delicious ingredients to make your Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings!

  • Chicken Wings: It is easiest to buy wings that are already separated into flats and drumettes. Be sure to pat your chicken completely dry with a paper towel before cooking or else they will be soggy instead of crispy!
  • Baking Powder: This is the secret ingredient for obtaining that perfect crispy skin when baking wings instead of frying. Be sure to thoroughly coat each piece in powder. Also, make sure you are using baking powder and not baking soda or it will ruin your batch.
  • Lemon Pepper Sauce: Making fresh lemon pepper sauce is the key to perfect, zesty wings. You can find what you will need to put the sauce together below.
  • Butter: Adding butter to your sauce makes your wings rich and tasty.

What You’ll Need for Your Sauce

Making your Lemon Pepper Sauce is super easy but will taste like you got it from a restaurant!

  • Lemon Pepper Seasoning: Making homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning adds a delicious touch to your wings. Plus, you can customize your own blend to taste!
  • Lemon juice: You can use either fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice.
  • Honey: This gives the wings just the right amount of sweetness and perfect texture.
Chicken wings in a glass bowl being tossed in sauce.

Making Your Wings

While these do have a longer baking time, they are hands-off once in the oven and all you have to do is turn them at the halfway mark. You could even use that time to whip up some of my Amazing Air Fryer French Fries as a quick and delicious side!

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Add the wings to a medium-sized bowl or ziplock bag and toss with the baking powder.
  2. Bake: Place the wings on an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes turning once until crispy.
  3. To Make The Lemon Pepper Sauce: In a small bowl mix the butter, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice and honey. Pour on top of the cooked wings and toss to coat.
Lemon Pepper Wings being tossed in bowl.

Tips to Perfect Your Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Following these simple tips will help you make the most amazing wings at home!

  • Baking Rack: Use a baking rack when cooking to ensure that the heat will circulate properly and crisp your wings all the way around.
  • Frozen Wings: Never use frozen chicken wings- you’ll end up with a burnt outer layer and undercooked inside. Always thaw wings before cooking.
  • Space Wings Out: When placing wings on your baking sheet, make sure they are not too close together or else you won’t have proper air flow to cook them thoroughly.
Lemon Pepper Wings on a baking rack with lemon garnish

What to Serve With Your Lemon Pepper Wings

My personal favorite to complete the meal is to serve wings with fresh air fryer fries or potato wedges! You can also serve your wings up with veggies like carrots or celery. This is a great contrast to the zesty flavor of the wings. You could also just keep it simple and have some homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing ready for dipping!

Storing and Reheating Your Lemon Pepper Wings

Your wings will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. To keep them crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, I recommend reheating your wings in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes. If you think your wings may be getting dry, you can spritz them with water before cooking. You can also reheat your wings in a frying pan or in the microwave or air fryer for a quick snack for the kids!

Holding a Lemon Pepper Chicken Wing
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are buttery, zesty, and will WOW at your next family get-together! They are super easy to make and pack delicious flavor in every juicy bite!
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken wings, lemon chicken wings, lemon pepper chicken wings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 530kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder

Lemon Pepper Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Add the wings to a medium sized bowl or ziplock bag and toss with the baking powder.
  • Place them on an evenly layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes turning once until crispy.

To Make the Lemon Pepper Sauce:

  • In a small bowl mix the butter, lemon pepper, lemon juice and honey. Pour on top of the cooked wings and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg


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Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Lemon Pepper Seasoning is a little bit zingy and a little bit peppery, and a whole lot delightful! Making your own lemon pepper is super easy and absolutely delicious.

Making your own seasonings at home is a no-brainer, it’s fast, cheap, and better for you. Try some of my other favorite seasonings to make, Italian, Taco, and Ranch Seasonings.

Lemon pepper in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.

Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Making your own seasonings has become something I love to do. From when I first tried it and realized how easy it was to do and then how much money I could save I have tried to make as many of my own seasonings as possible. From Fajita seasoning to my own Everything But the Bagel, it is easy and tastes amazing. This lemon pepper seasoning is no exception. You are going to love the intense lemon flavor and the nice bite of pepper that comes from this homemade seasoning.

I have actually had a hard time finding lemon pepper before and so this is a sure fire way to never be out of it again. Full of zesty lemon, pungent pepper, and then rounded out with garlic and onion powder, this is a win, win seasoning. Lemon pepper goes with so many things too. You can use it in so many ways. Another thing I love about making my own spices is I can customize for my families liking. More lemon, less pepper or vice versa, it really is the way to go! You have to try it!

What is in Lemon Pepper Season

Simple ingredients combine for out of this world flavor in this lemon pepper seasoning. With pantry staple ingredients you can make this season quickly!

  • Dried lemon peel: You can make your own and I’ll tell you how below.
  • Coarse black pepper: If you can use a pepper grinder to get the right consistency for your pepper.
  • Salt: Regular table salt or a coarser salt can be used.
  • Onion powder: A great flavor enhancer.
  • Garlic powder: Adds a wonderful taste that compliments the lemon.

How To Make Lemon Pepper

Super simple and absolutely divine! Combine lemon peel, black pepper, salt, onion and garlic powder. Use seasoning as needed on chicken, steak, seafood and fish.

Ingredients in lemon pepper in a bowl.

Homemade Dried Lemon Peel

This is super easy, and can even be made the same day as the seasoning if needed. Buying dried lemon peel can be more expensive than it’s worth, and can easily be made from lemons you have or already used.

  • Lemons: For drying lemons, I like to use organic lemons that haven’t been sprayed with chemicals if I can find them. If I can’t I thoroughly wash them and dry them.
  • Peel: There are two ways you can do this. You can use a sharp knife and carefully peel the lemon making sure to leave the white part or pith attached to the lemon. You do not want the pith in your peel. It will make it taste bitter. Or you can zest your lemon using a zester or a fine cheese grater.
  • Longer Method: Simply place your peels or zest on a plate spreading out as much as possible. Leave in a well-ventilated room where it can be placed in the sun and gets warm. It should take a few days for the lemon peel to dry out completely. The zest will be quicker, so check often.
  • Quick method: Spead the zest or peel on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in an oven that has been preheated to 180 degrees. It will take 25- 30 minutes to dry out. Once cooled it can be stored in an airtight container till ready for use. For the peel, you can grind it in a spice grinder when ready to use.
  • Dry: Make sure the peels or zest are completely dry so it will not mold.

How to Use and Store Lemon Pepper

This is a wonderful flavored spice that enhances your cooking in so many ways.

  • Add: Lemon pepper goes beautifully with just about any kind of meat. Add it Chicken, Steak, and Fish when you need a little something special.
  • Sprinkle: Enhance your popcorn, vegetables, and potatoes by sprinkling some over the top, or mixing it with melted butter and topping them.
  • Use: Create amazing pasta, soups, and potato dishes by adding this secret ingredient.
  • Dressings and Marinades: Add it to vinegar and oil for a homemade lemon pepper dressing. Swap it out for regular pepper in a marinade to add a whole new kind of wow!
  • Variations of Lemon Pepper: Mix and delete spices and herbs as desired. Omit salt if trying to go salt-free.
  • Store: Lemon pepper does best when kept in a tightly sealed jar away from heat or light. It should stay dry and cool. It will keep for up to 6 months.
Spooning out a Tablespoon of lemon pepper.
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Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Lemon Pepper Seasoning is a little bit zingy and a little bit peppery, and a whole lot delightful! Making your own lemon pepper is super easy and absolutely delicious.
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon pepper, lemon pepper seasoning
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 53kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dried lemon peel
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Combine lemon peel, black pepper, salt, onion and garlic powder. Use seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6983mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg


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