Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a delicious combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Here’s a simple and tasty recipe to make them at home:
Ingredients:
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2 lbs chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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1 tbsp baking powder (for extra crispiness, optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Honey Lemon Pepper Glaze:
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1/4 cup honey
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3 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions:
1. Prep the Wings:
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Pat the wings dry with paper towels (this helps them crisp up).
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In a bowl, toss the wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and baking powder (if using).
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Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter and mix well.
2. Bake or Air Fry:
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Oven Method:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet (for even crispiness).
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Bake for 40-45 mins, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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Air Fryer Method:
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Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 mins, shaking halfway.
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3. Make the Glaze:
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
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Add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
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Simmer for 2-3 mins until slightly thickened.
4. Toss the Wings:
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Once wings are cooked, toss them in the honey lemon pepper glaze while hot.
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Garnish with extra lemon zest and black pepper if desired.
5. Serve:
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Enjoy immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and extra lemon wedges!
Tips:
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For extra crispy wings, let them sit uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before cooking.
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Adjust the honey-to-lemon ratio based on your preference (more honey for sweetness, more lemon for tang).
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If you like heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
These wings are perfect for game day, parties, or just a tasty dinner! Let me know if you’d like any variations. 😊🍗🍋