Emulsifier Free Lemon Pepper Wings

Crispy, tangy, and loaded with bold citrus heat, these oven-baked wings deliver everything you want from a classic crowd-pleaser. The sauce comes together with just butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt — no store-bought seasoning blends, no mystery additives, and nothing that could sneak in unwanted emulsifiers. That matters more than you might think, because commercial lemon pepper seasonings and wing sauces are notorious for containing lecithin, polysorbates, or other stabilizers that make clean eating genuinely tricky. Here, the butter and lemon naturally bind into a glossy, fragrant coating all on their own. The real secret to the crunch is baking powder and a thorough pat-dry before the wings ever hit the oven rack — no deep fryer needed, just high heat and a little patience. Once they come out golden and crackling, a quick toss in that bright, peppery sauce turns them into something you'll want to make every single week. Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got a plate that looks as good as it tastes.

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