Honey Hot Lemon Pepper Wings
Experience the fusion of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with these crispy Honey Hot Lemon Pepper Wings, perfect as a main course or an appetizer.
Experience the fusion of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with these Honey Hot Lemon Pepper Wings. Perfect as a main course or an appetizer, this recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic chicken wing, making them irresistibly crispy and flavorful.**
Ingredients
๐ 2 pounds chicken wings
๐ฟ 2 tablespoons mustard
๐ 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
๐ฝ 3 tablespoons cornstarch
๐ง 1 stick butter
๐ถ๏ธ 1/2 cup hot sauce
๐ฏ 1/4 cup honey
๐ฌ 1/4 cup brown sugar
๐ 1 teaspoon additional lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
1- Preparation:
- In a large bowl, coat the chicken wings with mustard, ensuring an even coverage.
- Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning and cornstarch over the wings.
- Mix thoroughly until all the wings are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
2- Air Frying:
- Preheat your air fryer to 405ยฐF (approximately 207ยฐC).
- Arrange the coated chicken wings in the air fryer basket ensuring they are not overcrowded; work in batches if necessary.
- Cook for approximately 22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
3- Sauce Preparation:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the stick of butter over medium heat.
- Add the hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, and the additional teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning to the melted butter.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
4- Assembling Wings:
- Once the wings are done cooking, transfer them to a large bowl.
- Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss them gently to evenly coat.
5- Serving:
- Serve the wings immediately, possibly with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flavor.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of lemon pepper seasoning if desired for added zest.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 425 per serving
Nutrition per serving: Proteins: 27g, Fats: 30g, Carbohydrates: 18g
Equipment: Air fryer, saucepan, whisk
Cooking Tips
- For extra crispiness, ensure wings are patted dry before coating with mustard.
- Shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking helps evenly cook and crisp the wings.
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