Description
These grilled lemon pepper wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with bold lemony flavor. Coated in a simple seasoning blend and finished with a zesty lemon pepper butter, they’re a fresh twist on classic wings and totally addictive!
Ingredients
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2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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Zest of 1 lemon
For the Lemon Pepper Butter:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Optional: extra lemon zest for garnish
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat Grill:
Heat grill to medium-high (about 375–400°F). -
Prep the Wings:
Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss in olive oil, then season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and lemon zest. -
Grill the Wings:
Place wings on the grill. Cook for 20–25 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes, until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F). -
Make the Lemon Pepper Butter:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. -
Toss and Serve:
Once wings are done, transfer to a large bowl. Pour lemon pepper butter over them and toss to coat. Garnish with extra lemon zest or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let the wings air-dry in the fridge for a few hours before grilling.
You can also bake or air fry these if grilling isn’t an option.
Great with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.