Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy wings coated in a sticky honey glaze, brightened by zesty lemon and a kick of pepper. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Oil spray For coating.
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 1 lemon zested
- ¼ cup lemon juice More can be added to taste.
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoons ground pepper Adjust based on heat preference.
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel if they are moist.
- In a large bowl, combine the potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika with the chicken wings and toss to coat.
Cooking
- Lightly spray oil onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and place the coated wings in a single layer, spraying the tops with more oil.
- Lower the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying additional oil on top.
- Meanwhile, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until blended.
- Save some sauce for dipping, then toss the baked wings in the honey lemon pepper sauce before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper. You can customize by substituting honey with maple syrup.