Almond Free Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, tangy, and loaded with bold citrus heat, these oven-baked wings deliver everything you want from a game-day plate without a single drop of frying oil. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is baking powder — it draws moisture away from the surface so the oven does all the heavy lifting, giving you a texture that rivals anything from a restaurant. A quick homemade lemon pepper sauce made with real butter, fresh lemon juice, and coarsely ground black pepper gets tossed over the hot wings right before serving, so every piece is glossy and punchy from edge to edge. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, wings can be a surprisingly tricky order at restaurants where shared fryers and house-made seasonings are a real concern — making them at home with this short, straightforward ingredient list puts you fully in control. Every component here is clean and easy to verify, with no spice blends or sauces that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges, and you've got a platter that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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