There’s nothing like the citrusy and peppery flavor of Baked Lemon Pepper Wings. Whether you’re hosting a casual group for dinner or are serving Chicken Wings for game day, these easy-baked wings are sure to please. Juicy and crispy with a fraction of the fat of fried versions!
Lemon pepper wings are often outshined by classic chicken wings or buffalo wings, but they are truly just as good. Instead of reinventing the wheel and making your own lemon pepper seasoning, simply grab a shaker of the premade stuff to make prep a no-brainer. Then, you’ll let the oven work its magic and make a perfect crispy wing.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Baked Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy outside and tender inside. This is one of the easiest chicken wing recipes and you’ll love the lemon pepper butter sauce.
Author: Natalya Drozhzhin
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Lemon Pepper Wings, Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $6-$10
Calories: 356
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken wings, separated into wingettes and drumettes
- 3 tbsp extra light olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon-pepper seasoning
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the chicken wings into a large bowl and drizzle them with oil.
- Place wings on a baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake the chicken wings for 40 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Melt the butter in a medium size bowl and stir in lemon pepper seasoning. Add the wings to the butter mixture and toss until the wings are evenly coated in the seasoning. Serve while the wings are still warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Baked Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 69mg3%
Potassium 167mg5%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 0.02g0%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 498IU10%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
How to Make Lemon Pepper Wings
- Prepare the Chicken Wings – Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, place them into a large bowl, and drizzle them with oil.
- Assemble the Chicken Wings – Place on a baking sheet with a bit of space in between each one. Don’t overcrowd the chicken wings, or else they won’t have enough space to get crispy!
- Bake the Chicken Wings – bake for 40 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce – Melt the butter in a medium size bowl and stir in lemon pepper seasoning. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss until well-coated then serve.
