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A plate full of crispy lemon pepper chicken wings

Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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  • Author: cooktimestory
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

These crispy baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are a fresh, zesty alternative to buffalo wings. Made with a simple homemade lemon pepper seasoning and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice, they’re oven-baked, easy to prep, and perfect for game day snacking.

Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken:

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the lemon pepper seasoning:

  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Toss with the olive oil and salt until evenly coated. Bake until golden-brown and crispy, turning once halfway through, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the lemon pepper seasoning. Mix the lemon zest and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Then spread in an even layer onto a separate small pan lined with parchment paper.
  4. When the wings are done baking, transfer to a large mixing bowl and turn off the oven. Place the pan with the lemon zest and black pepper in the still-warm oven, letting the lemon zest dry out and the black pepper toast in the residual heat, 3 to 5 minutes. The zest should still be a vibrant yellow, not burnt or browned.
  5. Remove the seasoning from the oven and add to a bowl with salt, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Use your fingers to mix everything together until well combined. Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of the lemon pepper over the wings and add the lemon juice; toss until evenly coated. Taste for seasoning, adding more lemon pepper as desired.
  6. Transfer the seasoned wings to a large platter and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Got leftover spice? You can store the rest of the blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Appetizer

Find it online: https://cooktimestory.com/2026/01/08/crispy-baked-lemon-pepper-chicken-wings/