Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings - delicious Canadian chicken recipe

Easy

Ailes de Poulet Citron Poivre Croustillantes

Name: Ailes de Poulet Citron Poivre Croustillantes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings; 3 pieces lemons, zested; 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1 piece lemon, juiced

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Lemon pepper wings are the sleeper hit of the wing world — they don't get the attention of buffalo or honey garlic, but the people who love them are fanatical. The key is making your own lemon pepper blend from fresh lemon zest and cracked black peppercorns instead of using the dusty jar from the spice rack. The zest of three lemons mixed with coarsely ground pepper, garlic powder, and flaky salt creates an aromatic, bright seasoning that transforms baked wings into something genuinely addictive. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving makes the whole thing sing. These are the wings you make when you want something lighter than buffalo sauce but still crave that crispy, seasoned skin.

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Valeur nutritive par portion

Calories440 kcal

Protéines37 g

Lipides29 g

Glucides5 g

Fibres0 g

Sucre1 g

Sodium680 mg

Conseils de pro

💡Fresh lemon zest makes all the difference — bottled lemon pepper seasoning is a completely different (inferior) product.
💡Use a Microplane for fine zest that distributes evenly. A box grater works but gives larger pieces.
💡Let the butter-tossed wings sit for 60 seconds before serving — the seasoning sets into the butter coating.

Variantes

🔄Garlic lemon pepper: add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter before tossing.
🔄Spicy lemon pepper: add 1 teaspoon of cayenne to the lemon pepper blend.
🔄Air fryer version: 380°F for 22 minutes, flip at 12 minutes. Butter toss after cooking.