Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are Sweet, tangy, crispy, juicy, and easy. All the things you want in a homemade chicken wing recipe and everything you're going to enjoy about these simple and wonderful wings!
Recipe: $9.14 | Per Serving: $2.29 | Servings: 4
Honey lemon chicken wings are almost always gone as fast as they are made. These delicious and crispy lemon pepper wings are the perfect appetizer for tailgating or simple celebrations. Perfectly sweet and tangy with a little kick of spice, these wings are too good to resist.
I've made these wings several times over the years and introduced them to several people, only to hear them request them again and again. Take a warning. You may need to double the recipe to make sure everyone gets their fill.
If you love chicken wings, make sure to try my Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings, Soy Garlic Chicken Wings, and Honey Buffalo Wings.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- The leftovers taste great too! They taste fantastic right after being made, but the leftovers the next day are even better! So make them a day in advance or stash some aside and enjoy them all over again.
- We use basic ingredients. With just a few pantry ingredients and some chicken wings, you can have a batch of sweet and tangy chicken wings in the oven in no time flat.
- Minimal effort. Unlike other chicken wing recipes where a sauce is made or process steps are added, this one is very simple and easy. Mix ingredients together, toss with wings, and bake until golden. The lack of physical effort makes these wings more memorable.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Thawed Chicken Wings- You'll need some chicken wings for this recipe, but for the best texture and crispness, you'll need them to be thawed before use. Frozen wings will cause too much moisture on the pan and practically "steam" the wings.
If you still have wings to use, try our Beer Brine Chicken Wings and Honey Gold Wings.
Honey- This is the base of the sauce recipe. I recommend using local unpasteurized honey but feel free to use what you have on hand.
Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix- Adding lemon pepper seasoning will give us a wonderful flavor with minimal effort.
Lemon Juice- For added freshness and lemon flavor, you'll need some lemon juice. You can use freshly squeezed or concentrated.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Set the pan aside.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper, honey, and black pepper.
Step 3: Stir with a whisk until well-mixed.
Step 4: Add in your thawed chicken wings.
Step 5: Toss well to coat.
Step 6: Lay the coated chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet in a nice and even layer (or as best as you can).
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature is at least 160 degrees F and the skin looks crisp.
Serve warm.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Easy Preparation- This honey lemon pepper wings recipe stands out for its simplicity. Just toss everything in a bowl and bake—no complex steps, flour, or lengthy brining required.
- Crispy Skin Tip- To achieve crispier skin, switch on the broiler for 1-2 minutes after baking. However, be vigilant as over-broiling can lead to a burnt flavor.
- Check for Doneness- Ensure your chicken is thoroughly cooked by using an instant-read food thermometer. Insert it into the meat, aiming for a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Although the meat and juices may retain a slight pink color, they should not appear raw.
- More tasty wings- For more flavored chicken wings try our beer brined wings.
🐓 Air Fryer Method
Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F for 2 minutes. Cook your wings in a single layer, evenly spaced for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through. Then toss in the prepared lemon pepper mixture and serve.
🍳 Reheating
Microwave- I recommend laying chicken wings on a microwave-safe plate between two sheets of slightly dampened paper towels. Heat for 2 minutes or until warmed through. The paper towels will keep the chicken from drying out.
Oven- Preheat your oven to 350F and lay your chicken wings onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-20 minutes or until fully heated through and crispy.
Air fryer- Reheat chicken wings in the air fryer by laying them in an even layer in the basket and cooking at 360F for 5 minutes. You may wish to flip them over halfway so that they can cook evenly
💭 Recipe FAQs
You can store your leftover chicken wings in the fridge in an airtight container for about 3-5 days. Just reheat and eat when you're ready.
These are seriously tangy and oh-so-yummy! You can whip them up in the air fryer or pop them in the oven. Lemon pepper and a dash of lemon juice give these wings a ton of awesome flavor. Plus, they're a breeze to make, needing hardly any prep.
Yes! You can go with fresh lemons, whether it's the zest or the juice, instead of that store-bought seasoning stuff. Just toss in a little freshly cracked black pepper to give it that kick to balance out the zesty lemon for that perfect flavor combo.
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📖 Recipe
Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey ($1.92)
- 2 Tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning ($0.48)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ($0.06)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.04)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil ($0.14)
- 2 pounds chicken wings, thawed ($6.50)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, lemon pepper, lemon juice, black pepper, and olive oil until well mixed.
- Toss the chicken wings in the mixture until well coated and then spread them out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F and the skin is looking crisp and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
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