Description
Get ready to fall in love with your new go-to wing recipe—Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Super Crispy! This dish delivers sticky-sweet, zesty, and peppery goodness with a golden crunch you won’t forget. Perfect for game day snacks, easy dinner ideas, or when you simply crave bold flavor, these wings are baked or air-fried to crispy perfection, then glazed with a tangy honey lemon pepper sauce that takes them over the top.
Whether you’re looking for food ideas to impress your guests or a quick meal with high flavor payoff, this easy recipe hits all the right notes. It’s one of those healthy-ish snack options that feels indulgent but skips the deep fryer. Add it to your list of must-try dinner ideas or quick weekend bites.
Ingredients
Wings:
2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp baking powder
Glaze:
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer: Oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Dry and season wings: Pat chicken wings dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and baking powder until evenly coated.
- Cook the wings:
- Oven: Arrange on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 mins, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer: Cook in batches for 20-25 mins, shaking halfway through.
- Make the glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Simmer gently.
- Toss & serve: Coat the cooked wings in the warm glaze. Garnish with parsley or chili flakes if desired
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (oven) / 25 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Appetizer