Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Ingredients

For the chicken wings

• 2-2 ½ lbs chicken wings
• 2 Tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt

For the Lemon Pepper Sauce

• 2 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Spice Blend
• ¼ c melted butter, unsalted
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Prep and Bake the Wings

1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place a wire cooling rack on top of the foil-lined sheet (this allows air circulation for crispier skin).
2. Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels—this step is crucial for crispiness.
3. Create the Rub: In a large bowl, whisk together the baking powder, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
4. Coat Wings: Add the dry wings to the bowl and toss them until they are completely and evenly coated in the baking powder mixture. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
5. Bake: Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking, until they are deep golden brown and cooked through.

Prepare the Sauce & Toss

1. Make Sauce: While the wings are in the last 5 minutes of baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and immediately whisk in the Lemon Pepper Spice Blend, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
2. Toss Wings: Once the wings are perfectly crisp, transfer them immediately to a large, clean bowl. Pour the lemon pepper sauce over the hot wings.
3. Serve: Toss gently until every wing is thoroughly coated in the sauce. Serve immediately while hot!