2lbschicken wingshalved at joints and wingtips discarded
1tablespoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper crushed
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
For the Sauce
¼cuphoney
¼cuphot sauce
2tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Prepping
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Pat dry the chicken wings thoroughly using a kitchen towel.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, add baking powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, crushed black pepper.
Add the chicken wings. And toss until the chicken wings are evenly coated with the spice mix.
Arrange it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
Arrange the chicken wings in the baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake it for about 45 minutes or until the edges of the chicken wings turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove it from the oven, and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
Sauce
Now, in a large mixing bowl, add honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
Whisk well until all the ingredients combine together.
Add chicken wings to the bowl and toss them until the sauce coats the chicken wings evenly.
Serve it with spicy ranch or with your favorite choice of dipping sauce and ENJOY!
Notes
Cooking Tips:
Make a note that cooking time varies between 45 minutes to one hour depending on the size of the wings and the type of oven.
Baking powder enhances the crispiness of the chicken wings.
Lining with the parchment paper helps the chicken wings come out easily from the baking sheet.
Storing ideas:Refrigerate. Store the hot honey lemon pepper wings in an airtight container without crowding. And refrigerate them to use within 2-3 days.Freezer. Transfer the hot lemon pepper wings to freezer-safe resealable bags or containers. Store them in the freezer to use within 3 months.To thaw. Allow them in the refrigerator overnight. Or gently defrost it in the microwave.To reheat. Reheat in the 400 degrees Fahrenheit-preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes or until the hot honey lemon pepper wings center turns warm. Check the doneness using the meat thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, the chicken wings are safe to eat.