Description
Zesty baked lemon garlic chicken wings deliver a mouthwatering explosion of Mediterranean flavors straight from a Greek kitchen. Crispy, tangy wings promise a delightful meal that satisfies your craving for simple yet spectacular home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasonings and Flavors:
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Thoroughly desiccate chicken wings using absorbent towels, eliminating surplus moisture to guarantee maximum crispiness during roasting.
- Anatomically separate whole wings into flats and drumettes, potentially reserving tips for future stock preparation.
- Construct a vibrant marinade by whisking together olive oil, crushed garlic, citrus essence, zesty lemon shavings, paprika, herbal seasoning, salinity, and ground pepper in a capacious mixing vessel.
- Immerse chicken wings completely within the aromatic marinade, ensuring comprehensive coating through gentle tumbling.
- Encase the seasoned wings and refrigerate for minimal 30 minutes, allowing flavor penetration – prolonged marination intensifies taste profile.
- Calibrate oven temperature to 400°F, creating optimal environment for rapid, uniform cooking and exterior caramelization.
- Strategically layer parchment paper or silicone mat across baking sheet to prevent adherence and simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Elevate wing preparation by positioning wire rack atop baking sheet, facilitating optimal air circulation and promoting uniform crispness.
- Meticulously distribute marinated wings across prepared surface, maintaining singular layer arrangement.
- Roast within preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, executing midpoint rotation to guarantee comprehensive golden transformation and internal temperature reaching 165°F.
- Optional: Activate broiler function momentarily for additional surface crimentation, exercising vigilant monitoring to prevent charring.
- Extract wings, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and accompany with zesty citrus wedges for enhanced gustatory experience.
Notes
- Pat chicken wings completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness during baking.
- Separate whole wings into flats and drumettes for even cooking and better presentation.
- Marinate wings overnight to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Use a wire rack while baking to allow hot air circulation, creating uniformly crisp wings without flipping multiple times.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked chicken.
- Customize seasoning by replacing Italian herbs with Mediterranean, Cajun, or Asian-inspired spice blends for diverse flavor profiles.
- Make wings gluten-free by using certified gluten-free spices and checking ingredient labels carefully.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium salt or replacing salt with herbs and citrus zest for flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg