Lemon Pepper Chicken WIngs

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are not only flavorful, they’re very versatile. These wings can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or as part of a meal. They’re light and zesty, never too heavy and full of flavor!

Course American, Dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 363kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

For Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

2 lbs chicken wings
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp olive oil

For Lemon Pepper Sauce

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp honey
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cornstarch to thicken
3/4 cup lemon juice
Parsley to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Bake the Wings

Preheat oven for about 10 minutes at 420F
Add the chicken wings to a bowl, then add the cornstarch, black pepper, salt and oil. Be sure the wings are covered with these ingredients.
Place the wings on an oven rack, leaving a small space between them. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken wings and bake for an additional 25 minutes. (Total time: 50 minutes)

For the lemon pepper sauce

In a small bowl or cup, add 1 tsp of cornstarch with 2 tsp of cold water. Stir and reserve.
Add the butter to a small or medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted. Add the lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and the freshly-grated ginger. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally..
Stir again, then add the cornstarch. Cook for 2 or 3 more minutes until the sauce is thick.
Add the sauce to the chicken wings, making sure to cover them well.
Serve with lemon wedges and chopped parsley (optional)

Notes

You can bake your chicken wings in the oven the day before you want to serve them, and then store them in the refrigerator, covered. When you’re ready to cook them, bring the wings to room temperature, then fry them and toss in the sauce.
Another option is to prep the wings in the coating mixture and space them out on the baking sheet. Store this baking sheet uncovered in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to cook them, remove them from the refrigerator, bake them, then toss them in the sauce.

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