Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
These Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Crispy chicken wings tossed in a delicious, homemade lemon pepper sauce that is absolutely delicious. Serve these at your next game day party or for dinner tonight. They will definitely be a hit.
Ingredients
- 10-12 whole wings tips removed, cut into drumettes and wings
- 3 oz butter
- 2 ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Teaspoon pepper freshly cracked
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- As Needed lemon zest
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Prepare the wings by removing the tips (discard) then cutting the wings into two pieces, the drumette and the wing (flat).
- Pat dry and lay out on a rack with a pan beneath it. Sprinkle all over with 1 ½ teaspoons of salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This allows the chicken skin to dry out more, which helps it crisp up better. It also flavors the chicken.
- In a large skillet, saucepan or deep fryer heat enough oil to fry the wings. For a skillet or pot you will need about 1" of oil. Heat to 350°F - 375° F.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, remaining salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss in cornstarch. Make sure to evenly coat the chicken with the cornstarch.
- Make the sauce by melting the butter. Mix in the fresh lemon juice, and remaining pepper. It's okay if the butter solidifies, while you are frying the wings, the hot wings will melt it again.
- Fry the chicken wings (in batches) for 8-10 minutes. Drain on rack or paper towel lined sheet tray then immediately toss in butter mixture. Garnish with fresh lemon zest. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are looking for a healthier option to frying chicken wings, bake them! I go more in depth on how to bake chicken wings in my Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Wings recipe. Also, if you are making a lot of chicken wings you can opt to bake some of them and fry the others. Then you can compare them side by side to see which one you prefer. Or bake all of them if you are wanting to mingle with party guests.
1. Steam the chicken wings in a steamer basket for 10 minutes. Working in batches if needed.
2. Lay the wings out on a rack with a pan beneath it and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Roast in a 425° F oven for 20 minutes, rotate and roast for another 20 minutes.
4. Toss in sauce. Enjoy!
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