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Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Juicy chicken wings coated in a zesty lemon pepper dry rub, then tossed in a sweet and spicy honey lemon sauce for a flavorful kick.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 4 pounds chicken wings (thawed)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Lemi Shine's 100% food grade citric acid
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.33 cup hot sauce (Frank's Red)
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes

Instructions 

  • Mix lemon zest, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, and citric acid in a bowl.
  • Coat the thawed wings with the dry rub mixture.
  • Cook wings by baking at 400°F for 30-40 minutes or grilling for 15-20 minutes, flipping once.
  • Combine melted butter, hot sauce, honey, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chili flakes in a bowl.
  • Toss cooked wings in the hot honey lemon sauce and garnish with extra lemon zest.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the wings for the last 2-3 minutes.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings