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Lemon Pepper Wings

Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings That Make Every Bite Irresistible

Delicious lemon pepper wings with a crispy exterior and flavorful sauce, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 12-14 wings Chicken Wings about 2 lbs
  • 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce adjust for heat level
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt sea salt is an alternative
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika is an option
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour is a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch can be omitted
For the Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter olive oil is a healthier choice
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest use a microplane
For Frying
  • 4 cups Neutral Frying Oil canola, vegetable, or peanut

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • Bowls
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Cooking thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix the chicken wings with yellow mustard, hot sauce, kosher salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch with extra paprika, salt, and garlic powder until fully combined.
  3. Coat each marinated wing in the flour mixture, shaking off excess and resting on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  4. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over low heat, then stir in lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Keep warm.
  5. Preheat neutral frying oil in a deep fryer to 350-360°F.
  6. Fry coated wings in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway.
  7. Remove wings from oil, drain on parchment paper, and toss in warm lemon pepper sauce until coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 3wingsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fry in small batches for optimal crispiness and ensure to let wings rest after frying to prevent steam build-up.

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