Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe | Crispy, Zesty & Oven-Baked
Lemon pepper chicken wings are the perfect combination of crispy skin, juicy meat, and bold citrus flavor. These oven-baked wings are coated with a delicious blend of lemon zest, cracked black pepper, garlic, butter, and savory seasonings, then baked until golden brown and irresistibly crispy—without the need for deep frying.
This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality wings using simple pantry ingredients and minimal preparation. Baking the wings at a high temperature allows the skin to become perfectly crispy while keeping the inside moist and tender. Once baked, the wings are tossed in a rich lemon butter sauce with freshly cracked black pepper, creating a mouthwatering balance of tangy, buttery, and savory flavors.
Perfect for game day, family dinners, parties, potlucks, or weekend gatherings, these homemade Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are always a crowd favorite. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, carrot sticks, French fries, coleslaw, or your favorite dipping sauces for a complete meal or appetizer.
Ready in under an hour, this healthier baked version offers all the flavor and crispiness of fried wings with less oil and less mess. Whether you're cooking for a casual dinner or entertaining guests, these crispy lemon pepper wings are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Cooking Method
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper or place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and lemon pepper seasoning.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings.
Continue baking for another 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, lemon pepper seasoning, and parsley.
Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl and toss with the lemon butter sauce until evenly coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon slices, and extra black pepper.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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