Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
These lemon pepper chicken wings are bold, crispy and full of zesty heat. Perfect for gatherings or a weeknight treat, they bring together sharp citrus and a peppery kick that’s hard to resist.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg Chicken Wings
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 2 tbsp Parsley
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together the spices for the marinade.
- 2
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss well to coat all the wings evenly in the marinade.
- 3
For best results, let the wings marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge. If you have more time, marinating overnight will enhance the flavor.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 5
Place the marinated wings in a single layer on a baking tray.
- 6
Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning the wings halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and become golden brown and crispy.
- 7
If you want extra crispiness, broil them for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- 8
While the wings are baking, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 9
Add the finely chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
- 10
Stir in the spices for the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 11
Add in the parsley, lemon juice and ketchup.
- 12
Once the wings are baked to perfection, add them to the sauce and toss them well until they are evenly coated in the flavorful sauce.
- 13
Serve the wings immediately with extra lemon wedges, if desired, and enjoy the zesty, spicy, and crispy goodness!