Description
Lemon Pepper Wings are a zesty and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. These crispy wings are coated in a tangy lemon and pepper seasoning, making them the perfect crowd-pleaser for game days or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey (optional-to balance the tartness)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2–2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 6 – 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 20 chicken wings
- extra lemon pepper, if desired
Instructions
- Pat all of your chicken dry. Begin heating up the oil.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the first batch of chicken wings (be sure not to overcrowd the pan). Fry the wings for 12-15 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the clarified butter for the sauce. In a pot, add the butter and melt it over medium heat.
- Once melted, remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam from the top of the butter. After removing as much foam as possible, pour the clarified butter into a measuring cup, scooping out any remaining foam that floats to the top.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil, lemon pepper, and honey (if you want to cut the tang) to the clarified butter. Place the mixture in the fridge for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Once the first batch of chicken is done, drain them on paper towels for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a large bowl. Repeat these steps for all remaining chicken wings.
- Take the lemon pepper sauce out of the fridge and mix it well. Pour it over the hot chicken, cover the bowl, and toss to coat until fully coated.
- Sprinkle on extra lemon pepper seasoning or honey depending on your preference for a tangier or sweeter flavor.
Notes
Not patting the chicken dry increases your chances of being popped by hot oil and decreases the likely hood of crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 13.9 g
- Sodium: 116.5 mg
- Fat: 37.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 15.3 g
- Cholesterol: 87.6 mg