Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
These honey lemon pepper wings are sticky, sweet, savory and so flavorful! They are quick and easy to make. These honey garlic lemon pepper wings are great for game days as an appetizer, easy side dish, or snack. They can be baked in the oven or made in the air fryer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These honey lemon pepper wings are quick and easy.
- The honey garlic lemon sauce is sweet, savory and sticky.
- These wings have golden crispy skin and tender meat.
- They can be baked or air fried.
- This recipe is Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, and nut free.
- Check out these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings for another great recipe!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.
Fresh chicken wings are best. If using frozen, more cooking time or air frying time is needed.
A little olive oil helps coat the wings in seasonings. Use avocado oil if desired.
The sea salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika add a nice flavor to these wings.
Lemon pepper seasoning is optional. It can be tough to find in grocery stores, so omit if needed. These wings taste great both with and without it.
Both lemon juice and fresh lemon slices contribute to the honey glaze.
Minced garlic adds a great garlicky flavor.
Lastly, honey is the main ingredient of the glaze. It adds stickiness and natural sweetness to the wings. If needed, date syrup or even maple syrup can be used.
Taste & Texture
These honey lemon pepper wings taste like chicken wings with a sweet honey sauce. The lemon flavor is present but not too tart.
The wings get nice and golden crispy on the outside. The meat inside is tender.
How to Make – Oven Method
Step 1
First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed pan with parchment paper or tin foil.
Step 2
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, sea salt and lemon pepper seasoning to bowl. Then, toss until wings are coated.
Step 3
Arrange wings in one even layer on lined pan.
Step 4
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 5
Once the wings have about 10 minutes left, make glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a skillet over low heat.
Step 6
Bring mixture to medium heat or until lightly bubbling. Once bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Step 7
Once wings are done, add wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce and toss to combine. Finally, serve honey lemon pepper wings!
Air Fryer Method
These honey lemon pepper wings are great in the oven or air fryer. Here is how to make air fryer wings!
- First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray air fryer basket or pan with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, sea salt and lemon pepper seasoning to bowl. Toss until wings are coated.
- Arrange wings in one even layer on air fryer pan.
- Air fry for 15 minutes. Then carefully flip wings. Air fry for another 10 to 12 minutes or until wings are cooked through.
- After flipping wings, make glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a skillet over low heat.
- Bring mixture to medium heat or until lightly bubbling. Once bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Once wings are done, add wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce and toss to combine. Finally, serve!
Expert Tips & Tricks
Stir glaze frequently to prevent burning.
Use meat thermometer to check if wings are done. They are done when their internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to Serve & Store
Serve honey lemon pepper wings hot from the oven or air fryer!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Honey Sauce
The honey garlic lemon sauce is sweet, slightly tart and garlicky.
This quick and easy sauce is the perfect glaze for chicken wings.
Keep an eye on the glaze while cooking. Since honey contains natural sugars, it can easily burn. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
The lemon slices get nice and caramelized while cooking.
If the honey sauce cools after cooking, it will become very sticky. For this reason, I suggest making the glaze once the wings are almost done cooking. Top wings with hot glaze.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Lemon pepper seasoning is optional.
Sure! They will have a slightly sweeter flavor, but they will be delicious.
Sure! The cooking time will shorten, but otherwise they will be great.
Yes. Add cooking time for frozen wings.
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Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 1 pound chicken wings, about 12 wings
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning, optional
Honey Glaze
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 slices lemon, optional
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
Oven Method
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed pan with parchment paper or tin foil.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, sea salt and lemon pepper seasoning to bowl. Toss until wings are coated.
- Arrange wings in one even layer on lined pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Once the wings have about 10 minutes left, make glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a skillet over low heat.
- Bring mixture to medium heat or until lightly bubbling. Once bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Once wings are done, add wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce and toss to combine. Finally, serve!
Air Fryer Method
- First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray air fryer basket or pan with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, sea salt and lemon pepper seasoning to bowl. Toss until wings are coated.
- Arrange wings in one even layer on air fryer pan.
- Air fry for 15 minutes. Then carefully flip wings. Air fry for another 10 to 12 minutes or until wings are cooked through.
- After flipping wings, make glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a skillet over low heat.
- Bring mixture to medium heat or until lightly bubbling. Once bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Once wings are done, add wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce and toss to combine. Finally, serve!
Notes
- If using frozen chicken wings, either thaw before making this recipe. Or, add 10 to 15 minutes to oven time or 5 minutes to air fry time.
- Carefully watch glaze while cooking. Since it contains honey, it can easily burn. Stir often to prevent burning.
- Lemon pepper seasoning adds a great flavor, but it can be tough to find in stores. This recipe is great with or without it.
- Chicken wings are done when they reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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8 Comments on “Honey Lemon Pepper Wings”
Trying these tonight with tenderloins! We shall see!! I know it will be great!
Ooh yum that’s a great idea! Please let me know how they come out.
great combination of flavors and such a tasty appetizer, will make again this weekend
YUM! These honey lemon pepper wings looks so delicious just perfect for my kids.:) Thanks!:)
my wife loves lemon wings. Its a nice tart touch
my wife loves lemon wings. Its a nice tart touch
This was so so good and we loved that honey glaze! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
these lemon wings are perfect!