Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings tossed in butter and bright lemon pepper for a simple, flavorful appetizer.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pound chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the wings in a large mixing bowl and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Sprinkle the baking powder and salt over the wings and toss thoroughly so each wing is evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces for even browning.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once if desired, until the wings are golden brown and crisp.
- While the wings bake, combine the melted butter and lemon pepper seasoning in a small bowl.
- When the wings are done, brush or drizzle the lemon pepper butter over them and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish as desired with lemon wedges and parsley, then serve immediately.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- small bowl
- pastry brush or tongs
Notes
- Use baking powder (not baking soda) for crispier skin.
- Find lemon pepper seasoning in the spice aisle or use your own blend.
- If using whole wings, separate flats and drumettes before baking.
- Pre-cut wings save prep time.
- Patting wings dry helps them crisp in the oven.