Description
Sticky Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a sweet, tangy glaze made with honey, fresh lemon, and bold lemon pepper seasoning — perfect for parties, game days, or a crave-worthy appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Optional: 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt until well coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional chili flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, pour the glaze over them, and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest or lemon pepper if desired.
Notes
- Patting wings dry is key for crispiness.
- Baking powder helps achieve a crunchy texture.
- Glaze wings just before serving to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5–6 wings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
