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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings that Bring Game Day to Life

Delicious Honey Lemon Pepper Wings that bring together sweet, tangy, and peppery flavors, perfect for game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 pounds Chicken Wings Main protein
  • 1 cup Potato Starch Can substitute with cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and sweetness
For Cooking
  • Oil spray Oil Spray To coat the wings
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Sweetness and stickiness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Balances sweetness
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Adds robust flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper For heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the wings in this mixture.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray with oil, and arrange the wings in a single layer.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C), bake wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. While the wings bake, combine the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper in a saucepan and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Toss the baked wings in the honey lemon pepper sauce until evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat wings dry completely for optimal crispiness. Ensure wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.

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