Chicken wings and buffalo sauce are like two peas in a pod but I wanted something different and not slathered in sauce for a change. I decided to make a homemade lemon pepper seasoning that gives a fresh burst of flavor and a peppery kick to oven baked chicken wings. This definitely tastes better than store bought seasoning and does not have any added preservatives!
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest approx 3-4 lemons
- 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 cup ghee melted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Cover a baking sheet with foil and place a baking rack on top.
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Pat chicken wings dry (remove as much moisture as you can)
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Place chicken wings on the rack making sure they are evenly spaced out.
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Roast for 12 - 15 mins and flip them to cook the other side for another 12 - 15 mins.
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Check it periodically to ensure that it does not get overcooked.
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While chicken is cooking, combine together lemon juice and melted ghee in one bowl and the lemon zest, black pepper and salt in another.
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Once chicken is cooked, toss it with the lemon-ghee mixture until evenly coated.
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Then sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning on the chicken and toss until it is well distributed.
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Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Adjust the seasonings according to preference.