🍗 Buffalo Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
🔥 Flavor Profile:
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Crispy wings
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Tangy buffalo sauce
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Citrusy lemon-pepper coating
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Optional honey for balance
📝 Ingredients
For the Wings:
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2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
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1 tbsp baking powder (helps crisp the skin)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
For Lemon Pepper Butter:
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional for extra brightness)
For Buffalo Sauce:
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1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional for sweetness)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep and Bake the Wings (or Air Fry)
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), or preheat air fryer to 400°F.
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Pat wings completely dry with paper towels.
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Toss with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Bake on a wire rack over a sheet pan for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway.
Air Fry for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. Make the Sauces
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Lemon Pepper Butter: Melt butter and stir in lemon pepper seasoning and lemon zest.
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Buffalo Sauce: Melt butter in a pan, add hot sauce and honey. Stir until combined and warmed.
3. Toss & Finish
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Once wings are done, toss them first in the lemon pepper butter to coat.
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Then drizzle or toss with buffalo sauce (add to taste).
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For extra flair, finish with a sprinkle of lemon pepper on top.
🥣 Optional Dips & Sides
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Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing
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Celery and carrot sticks
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Extra lemon wedges
🍋 Pro Tips
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Want them extra crispy? Let wings air dry uncovered in the fridge overnight.
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Make them mild by using more butter in the buffalo mix or a milder hot sauce.
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