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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings a Sticky Zesty Delight

A delicious Honey Lemon Pepper Wings a Sticky Zesty Delight recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 lbs chicken wings split at joints
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Glaze
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
For Garnish
  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Chopped parsley
  • Additional lemon zest

Method
 

Prepare the Wings
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
  3. Toss wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
Make the Glaze
  1. While wings are baking, combine honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small saucepan.
  2. Add butter, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne if using.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and ingredients are well combined.
  4. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
Coat and Serve
  1. Transfer baked wings to a large bowl.
  2. Pour the honey lemon pepper glaze over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Return wings to baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  4. Garnish with fresh lemon slices, chopped parsley, and additional lemon zest.
  5. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!