Red Meat Allergy Friendly Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, tangy, and loaded with bright citrus heat, these oven-baked wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast. The entire recipe is built around chicken, butter, fresh lemon, and pantry spices — not a trace of beef, pork, or any other red meat in sight, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating that allergy. The real trick here is the baking powder coating, which draws moisture away from the skin and delivers a shatteringly crisp exterior straight from the oven — no deep fryer needed. A quick pan sauce of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, zest, and coarsely ground black pepper gets tossed over the hot wings right before serving, so every bite is glossy, punchy, and deeply savory. Finishing with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges keeps things bright and restaurant-worthy on the plate. These are the wings you make when you want something that feels indulgent but comes together with completely straightforward ingredients.
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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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