Lemon Pepper Baked Wings
The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
Add a pop of freshness to a classic appetizer line-up with these Lemon Pepper Baked Wings! They’re perfect for the Big Game and couldn’t be simpler to prepare. This recipe doubles down on lemon flavor by using a bold lemon pepper seasoning in the rub and topping off the baked wings with a zesty sauce made with fresh lemon juice and zest.
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The keys to deliciously crispy baked chicken wings include patting them dry with paper towels, using baking powder in the rub (no joke!) and cooking them at a high temperature on a baking rack. For extra crispy wings, you can broil them for a minute or two at the very end.
Be sure to purchase Gerber’s CARE-certified chicken party wings for this recipe, which are whole wings that have been conveniently cut into drumettes and paddles.
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Lemon Pepper Baked Wings
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Lawry’s lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 ½ Tbsp. baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 3 lbs. Gerber’s CARE Certified chicken party wings
- Heinen’s olive oil spray
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- ½ packed tsp. fresh lemon zest
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
- Lemon slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil and set a baking rack on top. Spray the baking rack with a generous amount of nonstick cooking spray or oil.
- In a small dish, mix together the lemon pepper seasoning, baking powder and paprika. Set aside.
- Using paper towels, pat the chicken wings dry, then transfer them to a large Ziploc bag. Add the seasonings, seal to close and toss until well-coated.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the baking rack. Coat with an even layer of the olive oil spray.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven to bake for 45 minutes.
- While the wings bake, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice and zest and salt to taste.
- While still hot, brush the wings with the lemon butter sauce. Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with lemon slices. Serve with additional sauce on the side, if desired.