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Published: January 31, 2019 Last Modified: March 4, 2019 By Sara 27 Comments

Lemon Pepper Wings

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These lemon pepper wings are crispy fried chicken wings brushed with lemon pepper butter. An easy appetizer or main course that’s even better than the restaurant version!

You can’t eat just one of these deliciously addictive lemon pepper wings! They’re great for game day, or serve them over mashed potatoes with a side of roasted broccoli for a fabulous dinner option.

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A sheet pan of lemon pepper wings garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

I can never resist ordering chicken wings at restaurants – they’re incredibly crispy on the outside, yet juicy and tender on the inside. Add a savory lemon pepper butter and you have the absolute best lemon pepper wings imaginable!

How do you make lemon pepper wings?

This recipe starts with party style chicken wings, which are simply chicken wings that have been cut into two pieces. I feel that party wings are easier to eat and cook more evenly than whole chicken wings. The wings are coated in seasoned flour, then deep fried until crispy and golden brown. The finish touch is a coating of lemon pepper butter and a sprinkle of parsley. I like to garnish my wings with lemon wedges and sprigs of parsley, but those are optional additions.

A bowl of chicken wings sitting in a pile of seasoned flour.

Tips for lemon pepper wings

  • Use a thermometer to make sure your frying oil is at the correct temperature. You want your oil to be somewhere between 350 and 375 degrees F. If the oil is too hot, the wings will burn before the insides cook through. If the oil is too cold, your wings may absorb excess oil and be overly greasy.
  • I typically use canola oil to fry my wings, although any oil with a high smoke point will work, such as vegetable oil or peanut oil.
  • These wings are best served immediately when they’re piping hot and super crispy.
  • You can serve your wings as-is, or add a dip on the side such as ranch.

Chicken wings coated in seasoned flour on a baking sheet.

How do you make a lemon pepper sauce?

My lemon pepper sauce is a simple mixture of store bought lemon pepper seasoning and melted butter. The sauce is brushed all over the wings for maximum flavor.

Lemon pepper butter being brushed onto fried chicken wings.

Baked lemon pepper wings

If you prefer, you can bake these wings in the oven. To make baked wings, you’ll want to skip the flour coating and instead brush your wings with 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake your wings at 425 degrees F for 45-50 minutes, or until deep golden brown and crispy. Brush with the lemon pepper butter as directed in the recipe, sprinkle with parsley, then serve. You won’t get quite the same coating as you will in the frying method, but the baked version is still totally delicious!

Lemon pepper wings topped with parsley and served with a side of ranch for dipping.

If you love lemon pepper, you’ll adore these flavorful little wings. They’re a welcome addition to any party, or serve them up as a fun and unexpected dinner option!

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A sheet pan of lemon pepper wings garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
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Lemon Pepper Wings

These lemon pepper wings are crispy fried chicken wings brushed with lemon pepper butter. An easy appetizer or main course that's even better than the restaurant version!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 315kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken wings party style wings cut into sections
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for serving optional

Instructions

  • Place the flour in a large bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Place the chicken wings in the bowl; gently toss to coat with flour mixture.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the chicken wings to the pot in batches of about 6-8 wings. Fry for 10-12 minutes or until wings are deep golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining wings.
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter and lemon pepper seasoning. Brush the butter mixture over the chicken wings and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 174mg | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Carla says

      December 8, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my husband while he was watching the Warriors game and he inhaled them. So good!

      Reply
    2. james says

      September 25, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      i just gotta say from a young man you have my family very impressed made them 2 weeks ago the family tore them up even the leftovers and here i am again smashing these out for the family 💯

      Reply
    3. Julia says

      May 23, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous recipe with exploding taste! I made it and we sat a watched the game!

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