Honey Lemon Pepper Wings (Printable Version)
Oven-baked wings with a sweet-and-zesty glaze of honey, lemon juice, zest, and cracked black pepper for perfect crispiness.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Wings
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2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp baking powder (optional, for extra crispiness)
→ For the Honey Lemon Pepper Glaze
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp cracked black pepper
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
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Chopped parsley (for garnish)
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly oil the rack.
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Pat chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels. Place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
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Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer without overlapping. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway. For extra crisp, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in honey, lemon juice, zest, and black pepper. Heat until slightly thickened (2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.
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Transfer baked wings to a clean bowl. Pour glaze over and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.