The Best Lemon Pepper Wings
These fried lemon pepper wings are tossed in a sweet and tangy lemon-butter sauce and are simply the best.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Potassium: 595mg
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 6g
Ingredients:
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3 cups oil for frying, or as needed
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3 pounds chicken wings, flats and drummettes included
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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4 teaspoons lemon pepper with real lemon, such as Lawry’s®, divided
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons honey
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat to 360 to 370 degrees F (182 to 188 degrees C).
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Meanwhile, dry wings thoroughly by patting them with a paper towel and place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
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Whisk flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon lemon pepper together in a large shallow dish until well combined.
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Working in batches, toss dried wings in flour mixture and shake off any excess flour mixture so there is only a thin coating of flour mixture on each wing. Return wings to wire rack.
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Working in batches, fry wings, while trying to maintain an oil temperature of 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 12 minutes, tossing occasionally until cooked through, browned and crispy. Set wings on a clean wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet to drain.
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Combine remaining cayenne pepper, salt, and lemon pepper with butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and well combined. Toss wings in lemon butter sauce and serve immediately.
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Sprinkle with more lemon pepper if desired.
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