Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Whether you are planning a party, or just planning to cut your carbs this season, I’ve got an amazing recipe for you today! When I’m making wings for a casual party (or family movie night) I like to have at least one variety of saucy hot wings, and another flavor that is mild and zesty, usually made with a dry rub. That way, there is a contrast in taste and overall texture. These Lemon Pepper Wings are a huge hit with my family. They are dry and crispy on the outside, perfectly juicy on the inside, and packed with zingy lemon pepper flavor! Yet best of all, if you are trying to stick to a low carb diet, you can still enjoy these baked wings. They are extra crispy, even without breading!
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
So how do you make chicken wings ultra-crispy, without frying them? A couple of years ago I learned a trick for crispy baked wings that makes the skin taste and feel like fried chicken wings…
How To Bake Crispy Chicken Wings In The Oven
In order to bake perfectly crispy wings, you have to do two things. I use paper towels to squeeze each and every little wing, so the skin is very dry. If the skin is extra dry, there is less moisture that needs to be pulled out in the oven. As for the baking powder (not baking soda)… It sucks out the remaining moisture and changes the ph balance of the chicken skin so it is able to crisp up in the oven.
Crispy Baked Wings in the Oven
Does this crispifying method work on all types of poultry skin? Why, yes it does! Therefore, now that you know the secret, you can make super crispy buffalo wings, drumsticks, whole bone-in chicken breasts, and even huge crispy turkey legs! Just remember, the dryer the skin is, the better. So if you are baking larger pieces of poultry that have a lot of moisture, letting them air-dry in the fridge overnight is a good idea.
Baked Lemon Pepper Wings Ingredients
Trimmed Chicken Wings – These are often sold in packages called “party wings.” Try to make sure you have at least 24 wings. Lemon Pepper Seasoning – A common American seasoning blend containing dehydrated lemon zest, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and sometimes onion powder.Olive Oil – Really, you can use any oil that is good for high heat cooking, and even ghee if you like!Baking Powder – Look for aluminum-free baking powder.
How To Make Baked Lemon Pepper Wings
Get The Full (Printable) Baked Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Are Lemon Pepper Wings Gluten-Free?
Yes! As long as the lemon pepper seasoning and baking powder you buy are gluten-free, the recipe is as well. Most are, but just check the label to be sure.
Are these wings good for meal prepping?
Yes. I think these wings taste best straight out of the oven. However, they do make pretty darn good leftovers.
How long do these baked wings last in the fridge?
Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
What dip tastes good with lemon pepper?
The usuals are always good choices… Ranch dressing and blue cheese dressing. However, you can mix things up with creamy poppy seed dressing, easy remoulade, or homemade tzatziki sauce.
Why is it super smoky in the oven?
When you are extracting moisture from poultry skin in the oven, it will definitely create some steam. Also as the skins sizzle and pop, there will be some smoke as well. I don’t have issues with it working its way out of the oven. However, if you do, maybe try turning on your stovetop vent.
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