Lemon Pepper Wings
Make crispy Lemon Pepper Wings using fresh lemon zest and cracked black pepper.Grilled until golden and tossed in buttery lemon sauce.A quick, flavorful recipe perfect for game day or family dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, black pepper, kosher salt, minced garlic, and onion powder.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels.
- Drizzle or spray the wings with avocado oil.
- Coat the wings evenly with the homemade lemon pepper seasoning.
- Arrange the Lemon Pepper Wings directly on the grill grates.
- Grill for 15–20 minutes, turning every 3–5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 170–175°F (77–79°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and fresh lemon juice.
- Transfer the cooked wings directly into the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with extra cracked black pepper, fresh lemon zest, or chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy
Notes
- These wings can also be cooked in an air fryer or oven.
- Pair with ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or garlic aioli.
- Serve alongside celery sticks, carrot sticks, fries, or coleslaw.
- For a richer finish, increase the butter to 5 tablespoons.