Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken Wings

(1 lb for a main dish per person OR 3 people per 1 lb as a side)

Ingredients

3 lbs of Chicken Wings  

2 tsp Baking powder

2 Tbsp Lemon Pepper

1 tsp Salt

2 Tbsp extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tbsp Butter

1 Tbsp Honey

1Tbsp Lemon zest

1 Tbsp Lemon juice

Directions

·      Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment. Place a wire rack in sheet.

·      In a small bowl, whisk lemon zest, baking powder, lemon pepper and salt until combined.

·      Pat wings dry and transfer to a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle lemon zest mixture over and toss again to coat. Arrange wings on prepared rack, spacing so they do not touch.

·      Bake wings until crispy and browned, 40 to 50 minutes.

·      Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, cook butter and honey, stirring, until honey is dissolved into butter, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

·      Let wings cool slightly. Transfer to a clean large bowl. Drizzle lemon butter over, then toss well to coat.

·      Arrange wings on a platter. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.

Serve with fries or a crudité platter.