Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Crispy chicken wings are coated in a delicious glaze made with honey, lemon juice, and a blend of spices. Perfect for game day, parties, or a tasty snack!
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs chicken wings
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
Zest of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- Coat the Wings:
- Brush the wings generously with the honey lemon glaze, reserving some for later.
- Bake the Wings:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with more glaze.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with extra glaze on the side for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispy wings, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
Substitute lime juice and zest for lemon for a different citrus twist.
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg