Honey Lemon Pepper Wings – Crispy, Sweet, and Tangy!

These Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are a perfect combination of crispy, golden wings with a zesty, sweet, and savory sauce. The wings are baked to perfection, coated in a light breading that gives them an irresistible crunch. The honey lemon pepper sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, honey, garlic, and a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper, adds a tangy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the crispy wings. These wings are perfect for game day, parties, or as a delicious dinner. You can even adjust the sweetness or pepper for your personal taste!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds chicken wings (wingettes and/or drumettes)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons potato starch (or cornstarch)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon baking powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
  

• Cooking oil spray (for the sheet pan)
  
  

• For the honey lemon pepper sauce
  
  

  • ½ cup honey
    
    

  • 1 lemon, zested
    
    

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
    
    

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    
    

  • 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
    
    

  • 1-2 teaspoons ground black pepper (to taste)
    
    

  • 1 pinch salt
    
    

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
   
   

2. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
   
   

3. In a bowl, toss the wings with potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
   
   

4. Lightly spray a parchment-lined sheet pan with oil and arrange the wings in a single layer. Spray the tops of the wings with a little more oil.
   
   

5. Decrease the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through and spraying more oil if needed.
   
   

6. While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture and simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until well combined and slightly thickened.
   
   

7. Once the wings are done, transfer them to a bowl and toss them in the honey lemon pepper sauce until well coated.
   
   

8. Serve the wings warm, and enjoy!
   
   

Nutritional Value

• Calories: 461 per serving
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 44g
  
  

• Protein: 23g
  
  

• Fat: 23g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.3g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 102mg
  
  

• Sodium: 446mg
  
  

• Potassium: 322mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 35g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 333 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 8mg
  
  

• Calcium: 208mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg