Description
Sizzling honey lemon pepper wings deliver a flavor explosion that dances between sweet, tangy, and spicy. Crispy chicken coated in zesty seasoning promises a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
Seasoning and Coating:
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) potato starch
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot chicken wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crisp texture during cooking.
- Create a flavorful coating by thoroughly mixing potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Gently coat each wing with the seasoned mixture, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Arrange wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray, positioning them without touching.
- Preheat oven to 450°F, then reduce temperature to 425°F after initial 10 minutes of cooking.
- Roast wings for 35-40 minutes, carefully turning halfway through to promote uniform browning and crispiness.
- While wings bake, prepare glaze by combining honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, melted butter, salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and slightly thicken.
- Remove wings from oven once golden and crispy, then immediately toss in prepared glaze.
- Transfer coated wings to serving platter, reserving additional sauce for optional dipping.
Notes
- Pat wings completely dry to ensure ultra-crispy exterior and prevent soggy results.
- Use potato starch instead of cornstarch for extra crunch and lighter texture.
- Elevate wings on wire rack inside baking sheet for maximum airflow and even browning.
- Adjust honey sauce consistency by simmering longer for thicker glaze or adding water for thinner coating.
- Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener.
- Gluten-free friendly recipe with naturally gluten-free ingredients.
- Ensure wings reach internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg