Baked Lemon Pepper Wings

Nutrition Information

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Chicken wings (separated into drums and flats)
• 2 tbsp Baking powder (aluminum-free)
• 2 tbsp Lemon zest
• 2 tbsp Black pepper (coarsely ground)
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Butter (melted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels - this is essential for crispy skin

2. 2

   Place wings in a large bowl

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix baking powder, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt

4. 4

   Sprinkle seasoning mixture over wings and toss to coat evenly

5. 5

   Let sit for 10 minutes

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 425°F

7. 7

   Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top

8. 8

   Arrange wings on rack in a single layer, not touching

9. 9

   Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy

10. 10

    Wings should reach 165°F internal temperature

11. 11

    While wings cook, mix melted butter with lemon juice

12. 12

    Remove wings from oven and immediately toss with lemon-butter mixture

13. 13

    Serve hot with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing