Fried lemon pepper chicken wings are delicious and easy to make. They have a variety of flavors and are crunchy. You can cook these sweet and spicy wings at home in less than half an hour.
There are a few key ingredients that make this recipe more delicious. Cornstarch makes the wings more crunchy and irresistible. Honey acts as adhesive for the spice mixture and moisture. It also adds sweetness and balances the sourness of lemon. Lemon pepper elevates the flavor of the chicken wings.
To make fried lemon pepper chicken wings, mix cornstarch and flour in a bowl. Also, add pepper, salt, cayenne, lemon pepper, garlic, and paprika. Mix eggs and hot sauce in another bowl. Dip the chicken wings in eggs and then in the flour mixture. Then, dip the wings in the lemon pepper glaze.
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Fried Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
For Wings
- 2 ½ lbs. Party Wings
- 1 ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
- 4 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon Lemon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
For the Glaze
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper
- ¾ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Unsalted Butter
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, add cornstarch, pepper, salt, cayenne, lemon pepper, garlic, flour, and paprika. Mix it properly.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and hot sauce.
- Take one chicken wing at a time, coat it in the egg mixture and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Repeat it with all the chicken wings.
- Place the wings in a dish and leave them for 20 minutes. Placing a pot on medium heat with oil.
- When the temperature reaches 350oF, place the chicken wings in the oil. Cook them from each side until they turn golden brown.
- Then, set them aside on a plate.
For the Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, butter, pepper, lemon pepper, and honey until smooth.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the glaze. Then, serve.
