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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
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These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crispy baked chicken wings tossed in a luscious honey lemon pepper sauce make for a delightful appetizer or game day snack.

Ingredients

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Main Wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Wings: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Arrange on a baking sheet or in air fryer basket.
  2. Cook Wings: Bake for 40–45 minutes (or air fry for 20–25 minutes), flipping halfway, until crispy.
  3. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, then add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Toss Wings: Coat hot wings in the honey lemon pepper sauce.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne to the sauce.
  • Great with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

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