Description
Crispy honey lemon pepper wings deliver a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors from Southern kitchen traditions. Marinated chicken emerges golden and zesty, promising a delightful meal for gathering friends and family at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken wings
- 3 tbsps (45 g) potato starch
- 1 tbsp (15 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- oil spray
- ½ cup (170 g) honey
- zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 g) minced garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 g) butter
- 1–2 tsps ground pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly blot chicken wings dry with paper towels to eliminate moisture, guaranteeing a supremely crisp exterior.
- Coating: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly coat wings with potato starch, baking powder, and selected spices, massaging each wing to create an even, light dusting that will transform into a delectable crust.
- Setup and Initial Baking: Arrange wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet sprayed with culinary oil, positioning them in a single, uncrowded layer. Preheat oven to 425°F and place wings inside, allowing them to roast for approximately 35-40 minutes while periodically flipping to ensure uniform golden-brown crispness.
- Sauce Creation: While wings roast, combine honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, melted butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a saucepan. Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring consistently until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy, cohesive texture.
- Finishing and Serving: Once wings emerge from the oven with a stunning bronze exterior, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and generously drizzle the warm, aromatic sauce over the top. Gently toss to ensure each wing is completely coated, then immediately plate and serve with additional sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Blot for Crispiness: Remove excess moisture from chicken wings using paper towels to guarantee a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Strategic Coating: Use potato starch and baking powder for an even, light dusting that creates an irresistibly crunchy texture.
- Space Matters: Arrange wings in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even browning and prevent steaming.
- Sauce Timing: Prepare sauce while wings bake to ensure maximum flavor infusion and optimal temperature when coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg