Name: Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cooking spray or oil (for brushing the pan); 6 tablespoons panko; 1 1/2 pounds party wings; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 6 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 6 lemons); 4 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed); 1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; to taste chopped chives (for garnish); to taste chopped parsley (for garnish); to taste lemon zest (for garnish (optional)); 1/2 cup buttermilk (shaken); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream or creme fraiche; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; pinch kosher salt; pinch freshly cracked black pepper; 2 teaspoons finely minced chives; 2 teaspoons finely minced Italian parsley; 2 teaspoons finely minced dill

Description

Deliciously crispy, flavored with lemon and served with a zesty buttermilk ranch.

Ingredients

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1 cooking spray or oil (for brushing the pan)
6 tablespoons panko
1 1/2 pounds party wings
1 tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 6 lemons)
4 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed)
1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning
3 tablespoons lemon juice
to taste chopped chives (for garnish)
to taste chopped parsley (for garnish)
to taste lemon zest (for garnish (optional))
1/2 cup buttermilk (shaken)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or creme fraiche
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
pinch kosher salt
pinch freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons finely minced chives
2 teaspoons finely minced Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely minced dill

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil and fit with a baking rack. Spray or brush the baking rack with oil to prevent the wings from sticking.
In a food processor, pulse the panko for about 10 seconds until it resembles grated parmesan and set aside.
Mix together the lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt to make the lemon pepper seasoning. Rub the lemon zest into the mixture to release the oils.
Scoop out half of the lemon pepper seasoning, put it in a small pot and set aside for the butter sauce. To the rest of the seasoning, add the baking powder and ground panko and mix well.
Use paper towels to pat the wings dry to minimize moisture.
Sprinkle the baking powder mixture over the wings and use your hands to pat the mixture onto them.
Place wings on prepared sheet trays, ensuring not to overcrowd. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
For the buttermilk ranch, mix buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chives, parsley, and dill in a small bowl or jar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat with the remaining dry seasoning. Stir occasionally for about 2 minutes, then add lemon juice and remove from heat.
Optionally strain the butter to remove chunky zest.
Once wings are done, toss them in the lemon pepper butter sauce and garnish with chives and parsley. Serve with buttermilk ranch.
For the air fryer: Set it to 400F and add the wings in one even layer. Cook for 20 minutes. Keep warm in a 200F oven while preparing additional batches. Toss with lemon pepper butter sauce and serve.

Notes

This recipe can be adjusted for spice by adding cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
Can use different types of wings or chicken pieces.
For a lower fat version, use less butter in the sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking, Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 100mg