Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Buffalo & Lemon Pepper)
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Buffalo & Lemon Pepper)
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, whole
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
For the Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the chicken wings: Trim off the wing tips with a sharp knife. Cut the remaining wing into two sections, separating the drumette from the flat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Wash the wings: Place the separated wing pieces in a large bowl. Cover with water, then add the white vinegar and fresh lime juice. Mix well, then rinse thoroughly under cold running water in the sink.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Dry and trim: Pat the rinsed wings very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness. Use kitchen shears to trim off any excess skin or small feathers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Season the wings: Transfer the cleaned and dried wings to a large metal bowl. Add the vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano. Wearing gloves, mix thoroughly by hand to ensure every wing piece is evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add crispiness agent: Sprinkle the baking powder over the seasoned wings and mix again until evenly distributed. (Optional: For deeper flavor, you can marinate the seasoned wings in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight at this stage.)
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake the wings: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Flip and continue baking: After 20 minutes, flip each wing piece. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy to your liking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Prepare Buffalo sauce: While the wings are finishing baking, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the buffalo hot sauce until well combined and warm. Keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Prepare Lemon Pepper sauce: In a separate small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the lemon pepper seasoning until well combined and warm. Keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Sauce the wings: Once baked, divide the crispy wings into two separate large bowls. Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over one batch of wings and toss until fully coated. Pour the warm Lemon Pepper sauce over the other batch of wings and toss until fully coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken wings!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Buffalo & Lemon Pepper)
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, whole
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
For the Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the chicken wings: Trim off the wing tips with a sharp knife. Cut the remaining wing into two sections, separating the drumette from the flat.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Wash the wings: Place the separated wing pieces in a large bowl. Cover with water, then add the white vinegar and fresh lime juice. Mix well, then rinse thoroughly under cold running water in the sink.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Dry and trim: Pat the rinsed wings very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness. Use kitchen shears to trim off any excess skin or small feathers.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Season the wings: Transfer the cleaned and dried wings to a large metal bowl. Add the vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano. Wearing gloves, mix thoroughly by hand to ensure every wing piece is evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add crispiness agent: Sprinkle the baking powder over the seasoned wings and mix again until evenly distributed. (Optional: For deeper flavor, you can marinate the seasoned wings in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight at this stage.)
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake the wings: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Flip and continue baking: After 20 minutes, flip each wing piece. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy to your liking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Prepare Buffalo sauce: While the wings are finishing baking, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the buffalo hot sauce until well combined and warm. Keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Prepare Lemon Pepper sauce: In a separate small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the lemon pepper seasoning until well combined and warm. Keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Sauce the wings: Once baked, divide the crispy wings into two separate large bowls. Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over one batch of wings and toss until fully coated. Pour the warm Lemon Pepper sauce over the other batch of wings and toss until fully coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken wings!