Honey Lemon Pepper Wings (Printable Version)
Crispy baked wings with a sticky-sweet honey lemon glaze offering the perfect balance of tangy, sweet and peppery flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Wings
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900g chicken wings
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3 tablespoons potato starch
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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Cooking oil spray
→ For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
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120ml honey
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1 lemon, zested
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60ml lemon juice
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon butter
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1-2 teaspoons ground pepper
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Pinch of salt
# Steps:
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Thoroughly pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness during baking.
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In a large bowl, toss wings with potato starch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
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Arrange seasoned wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet lightly coated with oil, then spray the tops of wings with additional cooking spray.
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Begin baking at 230°C (450°F) for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 220°C (425°F) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes, turning wings halfway through cooking time.
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While wings are baking, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, butter, salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Transfer crispy baked wings to a large bowl and toss with the warm honey lemon pepper sauce, reserving some sauce for dipping if desired.
# Notes:
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Pat wings very dry before coating for best crispiness results.
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Ensure wings are flipped halfway through baking for even cooking.
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Reserve a portion of the sauce in a separate bowl for additional dipping.