Gut Friendly Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, buttery, and bright with citrus, these oven-baked wings deliver everything you want from a classic game-day favorite without the gut-disrupting baggage that often comes with deep-fried versions. Baking on a wire rack at high heat draws out moisture and renders the fat naturally, so the skin gets genuinely crisp without a drop of frying oil or heavy breading. The sauce is built from just a handful of clean, recognizable ingredients — real butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarsely cracked black pepper — so there are no mystery additives or inflammatory seed oils hiding in the mix. Garlic powder adds a gentle savory note without the intensity of raw garlic, which can be a trigger for sensitive digestive systems. The whole thing comes together in one bowl toss, and the result is glossy, punchy wings that taste indulgent but sit a whole lot easier. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge at the end keeps the flavors lively and the ingredient list honest. These are the kind of wings you can actually enjoy without second-guessing every bite.
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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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