Description
Lemon Pepper Wings are a crispy, flavorful delight that will elevate any gathering, from game day parties to cozy dinners. This recipe pairs succulent chicken wings with a zesty lemon pepper sauce, offering a perfect balance of citrus and spice that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare, these wings boast a delightful crunch thanks to the flour and cornstarch coating. Customize the heat level to suit your taste and enjoy these wings as an appetizing starter or main dish. Whether served with creamy ranch dressing or alongside fresh greens, Lemon Pepper Wings are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 8 oz unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 6–8 cups neutral frying oil (like canola, vegetable, or peanut)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate chicken wings with yellow mustard, hot sauce, kosher salt, paprika, and garlic powder for about 10 minutes.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and paprika in another bowl.
- Coat each marinated wing in the flour mixture; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet or fryer to 350-360°F.
- Fry wings for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and mix in lemon pepper seasoning, juice, and zest.
- Toss fried wings in the lemon pepper sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 wings (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg