Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Quick Answer
Toss 3 lbs chicken wings with 1 tbsp baking powder, salt, pepper. Bake 425°F 45 min flipping halfway. Sauce: melt 4 tbsp butter, add ¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp coarse black pepper, lemon zest. Toss wings in sauce. Serves 4-6.
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 15, 2026
These honey lemon pepper wings deliver the perfect balance of sweet honey, bright lemon, and sharp cracked black pepper. Baked at high heat until the skin is shatteringly crispy, then tossed in a buttery honey-lemon pepper glaze that clings to every crevice.
No deep fryer needed — the baking powder trick produces wings that are just as crispy as fried.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- 2
Pat wings completely dry. Toss with baking powder and salt until evenly coated.
- 3
Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake 25 minutes, flip, and bake 20 more minutes until very crispy.
- 4
While wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan. Add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cracked pepper. Stir until combined.
- 5
Toss crispy wings in the honey-lemon pepper sauce.
- 6
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why baking powder?
Baking powder raises the pH of the chicken skin, promoting browning and crispiness in the oven — mimicking the texture of deep-fried wings.
Can I air fry these?
Yes — air fry at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, shaking halfway. They get incredibly crispy.
How do I get more lemon flavor?
Add more zest — zest from 2 lemons gives a very bright, punchy lemon flavor without the sauce becoming too acidic.
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