Fried Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Fried Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 lemon slices, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Place the pat-dried chicken wings into a large bowl. Ensure they are as dry as possible for crispier results.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Season the chicken wings evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss to distribute the seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the cornstarch to the seasoned chicken wings. Toss thoroughly until all the wings are lightly and evenly coated with the cornstarch. This will help create a crispy crust.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully add the chicken wings to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the fried wings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the wings are frying, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the minced garlic and lemon slices to the melted butter. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Stir in the honey and lemon pepper seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Once all the chicken wings are fried, add them to the saucepan with the honey lemon pepper sauce. Toss the chicken wings until they are completely coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Fried Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fried Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 lemon slices, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Place the pat-dried chicken wings into a large bowl. Ensure they are as dry as possible for crispier results.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Season the chicken wings evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili powder. Toss to distribute the seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cornstarch to the seasoned chicken wings. Toss thoroughly until all the wings are lightly and evenly coated with the cornstarch. This will help create a crispy crust.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully add the chicken wings to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the fried wings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the wings are frying, prepare the sauce. In a separate medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the minced garlic and lemon slices to the melted butter. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Stir in the honey and lemon pepper seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Once all the chicken wings are fried, add them to the saucepan with the honey lemon pepper sauce. Toss the chicken wings until they are completely coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Fried Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings!
⏱️ 2 min