Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Move over buffalo, we've got a new chicken wing sauce in town. These hot honey lemon pepper chicken wings are baked until crispy and topped with a homemade hot honey sauce that takes these wings to the next level, adding a delightfully sweet and zesty kick to every bite.
Servings: 12
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken wings:
- 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes, tips removed.
- 1 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¾ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon Juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika and salt. Add the wings to the bowl and toss until fully coated.
- Transfer the wings to your baking sheets and leaving space between the wings to allow browning.
- Roast wings for 50 – 60 minutes, turning the wings halfway through. When wings are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165˚F, remove them from the oven.
- Combine the honey and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until honey has melted. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Stir in the pepper flakes and lemon pepper seasoning. Continue to cook until the glaze has thickened.
- Transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl. Add the glaze and toss the wings until they’re evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 488mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 2mg