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Baked Lemon Pepper Wet Wings

These Baked Lemon Pepper Wet Wings are crispy, buttery, and packed with bold lemon and pepper flavor. A must-have for game day or any wing lover—Atlanta style!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp baking powder NOT BAKING SODA
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon optional
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch

For the sauce:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander optional
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • salt to taste

Garnish

  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F Line a pan with foil and top with a baking rack. Spray rack with cooking oil if desired.
  • In a large bowl combined clean wings with oil, Cajun seasoning, chicken bouillon, if using, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, baking powder and cornstarch.
  • After that, lay wings on baking rack, leaving space in between each wing. After that drizzle or spray with oil and bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Broil for 1-2 minutes on each side if desired.
  • Toss cooked wings with the sauce until coated. Finally serve hot and garnish with extra black pepper and parsley.

For the sauce:

  • In a small bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes and ground coriander if using and mix well.
  • Next melt the butter and add honey and combine before adding the seasonings along with the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Add salt to taste.

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Storage:

  • Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating:

  • Oven: Preheat to 375°F and bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through.
  • Air Fryer: Heat at 375°F for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  • Microwave: Not recommended, as the wings will lose their crispiness.