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Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Easy Recipes for Dinner

There’s just something about honey lemon pepper wings that hits every craving all at once. That crisp skin, sticky-sweet glaze, and that lemony zing that gives your tastebuds a happy little slap—it’s addictive. I’ve made these wings for Sunday football, summer cookouts, and late-night snacking, and they never last long. We’re talking about wings that walk the line between sweet, tangy, and peppery with so much swagger, even your picky cousin will ask for seconds. You can toss these beauties in the oven or the air fryer (I switch depending on my patience that day), and they’ll still come out looking like something off a fancy menu. That glossy glaze isn’t just for show—it’s packed with garlic, lemon juice, honey, and cracked black pepper. You know how people say, 'You can’t eat just one?' Yeah, they were probably talking about these. Make 'em for game day, a weeknight dinner, or just because you feel like wings on a random Tuesday. No judgment here. We’re wing people. We understand. Grab your napkins—you’re gonna need ‘em.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer recipes easy dinner for one, Chicken Pasta Bake, easy dinner recipes gluten free ground beef, easy roast dinner recipes, honey lemon pepper wings easy recipes, Keto Cheeseburger Casserole With Pickles, Taco Tortilla
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (extra for the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the wings dry with paper towels. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
  4. While the wings bake, stir together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and extra black pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer gently for about 3–5 minutes.
  5. When the wings are done, toss them in a large bowl with the warm glaze. Coat them well.
  6. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges if you're feeling fancy—or just dig in like I do.