Description
These Lemon Pepper Crispy Chicken Wings are a flavor explosion with juicy, tender chicken enveloped in a golden, crispy coating. Perfect for any gathering, they will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- Whole chicken wings
- Juice of two lemons
- Lemon zest
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the chicken wings under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with the juice of two lemons, a generous sprinkle of salt, and a couple of tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning. Mix well to ensure each wing is coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor.
- While the wings marinate, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the wings have marinated, remove them from the fridge. You can dust them lightly with a bit of flour, but I prefer to keep them simply seasoned for a cleaner lemon flavor.
- Carefully lower the wings into the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry them for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- As soon as the wings are out of the oil, while they’re still hot, sprinkle a bit more lemon pepper seasoning and an extra squeeze of lemon juice over them.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For an extra crispy texture, consider frying the wings twice. You can also mix in some garlic powder or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. These wings are best served immediately after frying.