Hot Lemon Pepper Wings
These Hot Lemon Pepper Wings are the perfect balance of zesty, spicy, and buttery flavors. Crispy wings are tossed in a bold lemon pepper sauce with a kick of heat from hot sauce and a splash of fresh lemon juice. Perfect for game day or any wing craving!
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
For the Marinade:
- 2-2.5 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted lemon pepper seasoning if salted, omit the other salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
For the Dredge:
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup corn or potato starch
- 2 tbsp baking powder
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp unsalted lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Season wings with oil, salt, pepper, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon pepper seasoning. Pour in buttermilk and hot sauce. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, simmer the buffalo sauce ingredients over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix dredge ingredients (flour, starch, and baking powder) and coat marinated wings in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry wings until golden and crispy (8-10 minutes). Internal temp should be 165°F.
- Toss fried wings in a large bowl with the buffalo sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with more lemon pepper seasoning.