Easy Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings

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We love lemon-pepper wings, especially during football season. I got tired of spending so much money on them that I decided to whip up my own version of Wingstop's lemon-pepper chicken wings. The end result was an empty platter and pleased bellies.

Submitted by FleurSweetLoves
Updated on January 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 chicken wings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups oil, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning

  • 12 chicken wings

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make lemon pepper chicken wings

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  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Stir olive oil and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a bowl; set aside.

    seasonings stirred together in a large bowl

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  4. Fry wings in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    wings frying in hot oil

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  5. Toss hot wings with lemon-pepper mixture to coat.

    wings tossed in seasonings in a large bowl

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  6. Enjoy!

    lemon pepper chicken wings served on a white plate

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Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1181 Calories
123g Fat
0g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 123g 158%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 409mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 21g 42%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 148mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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