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Hey, it’s AB from Smoking and Grilling! Today, I’m thrilled to share my secret to crafting the perfect Lemon Pepper Wings, a recipe that gives Wingstop a run for its money. I’ll guide you through every step of creating these mouthwatering wings that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients

  • 4.5 – 5 lbs Chicken Wings
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2/3 – 3/4 cup Melted Salted Butter
  • 1 tbsp AB’s Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning or Your Favorite Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

  • 5 large lemons
  • ¼ cup (40 g) peppercorns
  • 2 tsp (5 g) Kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp Butter- Melted

Instructions

Step 1: Getting the Flour Mix Ready

I kick things off by combining a cup of all-purpose flour with a teaspoon each of black pepper and kosher salt. It forms the foundation for the ultimate crispy wings.

A person adds a small amount of salt to a glass bowl of flour on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by butter sticks, lemons, and utensils—prepping ingredients for how to make lemon pepper wings at home.
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Step 2: Coating Those Wings

Take your chicken wings and generously coat them with the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess flour to achieve that perfect crispy texture.

A person dips raw chicken pieces into flour on a wooden cutting board, prepping them for a lemon pepper wings recipe. Measuring cups, butter, a whisk, and seasoning are nearby, showing how to make lemon pepper wings at home.

Step 3: Deep Frying Magic

To reach the ideal golden brown, deep fry the wings at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. The result? A color that promises a burst of flavor in every bite.

Chicken wings being deep fried in hot oil inside a metal basket fryer, with a person's hand holding the fryer handle—perfect for making crispy lemon pepper wings or trying out your favorite lemon pepper wings recipe.

Step 4: Oven Finale

Give the wings an extra crispiness by transferring them to the oven at 350°F for an additional 10 minutes. It’s the finishing touch for perfection.

Step 5: Crafting the Lemon Pepper Sauce

In a bowl, I blend melted salted butter, and my special homemade lemon pepper seasoning. It’s a sauce that turns these wings into a culinary masterpiece.

A person squeezes a lemon half over a glass measuring cup filled with juice on a wooden cutting board, prepping fresh ingredients for how to make lemon pepper wings, with more lemon slices nearby.

Step 6: Tossing and Zesting Magic

While the wings are still hot, I toss them generously in the lemon pepper sauce. A final touch? Zesting fresh lemon over the wings for that extra burst of citrusy goodness.

A person pours orange sauce from a glass measuring cup onto fried chicken wings in a metal bowl; nearby, ingredients for a lemon pepper wings recipe—sliced lemons, chopped herbs, and a grater—rest on a wooden cutting board.

Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Hey, it’s AB from Smoking and Grilling ! Today, I’m thrilled to share my secret to crafting the perfect Lemon Pepper Wings, a recipe that gives Wingstop a run for its money. I’ll guide you through every step of creating these mouthwatering wings that will leave you craving for more.
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Ingredients  

  • 4.5-5 lb Chicken wings
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2/3-3/4 cup Salted Butter Melted
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning Sea
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions 

  • Step 1: Getting the Flour Mix Ready

    I kick things off by combining a cup of all-purpose flour with a teaspoon each of black pepper and kosher salt. It forms the foundation for the ultimate crispy wings.
  • Step 2: Coating Those Wings

    Take your chicken wings and generously coat them with the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess flour to achieve that perfect crispy texture.

  • Step 3: Deep Frying Magic

    To reach the ideal golden brown, deep fry the wings at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. The result? A color that promises a burst of flavor in every bite.
  • Step 4: Oven Finale

    Give the wings an extra crispiness by transferring them to the oven at 350°F for an additional 10 minutes. It’s the finishing touch for perfection
  • Step 5: Crafting the AB Lemon Pepper Sauce

    In a bowl, I blend melted salted butter, fresh lemon juice, and my special homemade lemon pepper seasoning. It’s a sauce that turns these wings into a culinary masterpiece.
  • Step 6: Tossing and Zesting Magic

    While the wings are still hot, I toss them generously in the lemon pepper sauce. A final touch? Zesting fresh lemon over the wings for that extra burst of citrusy goodness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 380kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About AB

Aaron “A.B.” Brown, a self-taught culinary maestro, has carved his flavorful path into the hearts and kitchens of millions. With over 3.6 million devoted YouTube subscribers, he’s become a household name for those seeking culinary expertise.

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  1. Linda Hines says:

    5 stars
    Mmmmmmm! SPEECHLESS!!!!