Low Sugar Lemon Pepper Wings

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time50 min

4.7

(10)

Crispy, tangy, and loaded with bold flavor, these oven-baked wings hit every note you want without a drop of added sugar anywhere in the recipe. A lot of bottled wing sauces and dry rubs sneak in honey, cane sugar, or sweetened seasoning blends, so making your own sauce from scratch is the move if you're keeping things clean. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is baking powder — it draws out moisture and creates a texture that rivals anything out of a deep fryer. Once the wings come out of the oven golden and crackling, they get tossed in a bright butter sauce built from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarsely ground black pepper, which is punchy and aromatic in the best way. Every single ingredient in that sauce is exactly what it sounds like — no hidden sweeteners, no mystery additives. A scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side make these look as good as they taste. Whether you're watching your sugar intake or just want a wing that actually tastes like something, this one delivers.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the wings

2 ½ lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp garlic powder

For the lemon pepper sauce

4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1 ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
¼ tsp kosher salt

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a large baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with nonstick spray.
2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels — the drier the surface, the crisper the skin. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and garlic powder until evenly coated.

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