Description
These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet glaze made with zesty lemon, black pepper, and rich honey. Baked to golden perfection and bursting with flavor, they’re a game-day must-have or a weeknight win — finger-licking delicious and surprisingly easy!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
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2 pounds chicken wings
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3 tbsp potato starch
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp paprika
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Oil spray (for coating)
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:
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1/2 cup honey
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 tbsp butter
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1-2 tsp ground black pepper
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prep the Wings:
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Pat wings completely dry with paper towels.
Toss wings in a large bowl with potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. -
Bake the Wings:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil. Arrange wings in a single layer.
Lightly spray the tops of the wings with more oil.
Lower oven to 425°F (218°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway and re-spraying. -
Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, butter, black pepper, and salt.
Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until bubbly and fragrant. Reserve some sauce for dipping, if desired. -
Coat and Serve:
Toss hot wings in a large bowl with the honey lemon pepper sauce until evenly coated.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.
Notes
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For extra crispy wings, let them rest uncovered in the fridge for 1–2 hours after coating with starch before baking.
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Swap potato starch for cornstarch or flour if needed.
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Adjust black pepper to your spice preference — add cayenne for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
