Description
Zesty honey lemon pepper wings bring explosive flavor to your table, combining tangy citrus with sweet golden honey. Crispy golden exterior and juicy interior promise a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Crispy Enhancer:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare your oven to a sizzling 425°F and set up a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet, lightly coating the rack with oil to prevent sticking.
- Meticulously dry the chicken wings using paper towels, ensuring maximum moisture removal for ultimate crispiness.
- Combine wings with olive oil, seasoning blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder, thoroughly massaging to create an even, flavorful coating.
- Strategically arrange wings on the prepared rack, ensuring each piece has breathing room and sits in a single, uncrowded layer.
- Roast wings for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning. For an extra crisp exterior, activate the broiler for a quick 2-3 minute finale.
- Craft the glaze simultaneously by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then incorporating honey, bright lemon juice, fragrant zest, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper. Simmer until the mixture transforms into a slightly thickened, glossy concoction.
- Transfer golden-brown wings to a clean bowl and luxuriously drench with the warm, aromatic glaze, tossing to ensure complete, elegant coverage.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped parsley, serving immediately alongside zesty lemon wedges for an extra flavor punch.
Notes
- Pat the wings completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness, as moisture prevents proper browning and creates soggy skin.
- Use baking powder as a secret weapon to help break down protein in the skin, creating an extra crunchy exterior without deep-frying.
- Arrange wings with space between them on the wire rack to allow hot air circulation, which promotes even cooking and crisp texture.
- For gluten-free option, confirm baking powder is certified gluten-free and replace regular soy sauce with tamari if included in recipe variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 592 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg