Irresistible Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings: Sweet, Spicy, and Totally Addictive! 🍗
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and tangy. The hot sauce gives them a nice kick, but the honey tones it down with some sweetness, and that lemon pepper adds the perfect fresh zing. If you’ve never had this combo before, you’re in for a real treat! It’s seriously addictive, and if you’re anything like me, you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Why You’ll Love These Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
If you love wings that have a little something for everyone, this recipe is for you. The hot honey adds that sweet and spicy kick, while the lemon pepper brings a fresh, citrusy twist. All of it comes together in a way that just works—crispy, juicy wings with tons of flavor in every bite. Plus, they’re super easy to make, and let’s be real, they’re hard to disappoint. Whether you’re serving them at a casual dinner, a game night, or a special occasion, these wings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
What You’ll Need
For the Chicken Wings:
2 pounds of chicken wings cleaned and patted dry.
1-2 tablespoons avocado oil.
2-3 tablespoons hot sauce.
2 tablespoons of any all-purpose seasoning you love.
2 tablespoons of your preferred store-bought brand and or you can make your own with honey, red pepper, crushed red pepper and/or cayenne pepper.
1-2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning.
2 tablespoons cornstarch (for that perfect crispy coating).
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter.
1/4 cup honey.
2 tablespoons hot sauce.
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning.
1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Wings:
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to help them crisp up perfectly in the fryer.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with avocado oil, hot sauce, Nature Seasoning, Kimmy’s Hot Honey, and lemon pepper seasoning.
Add cornstarch and toss the wings again to evenly coat. If the wings look under-seasoned, feel free to add more seasoning to taste. Don’t be shy!
Set the wings aside while you prep the sauce and ranch.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add honey, hot sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir it all together until it’s combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens up just a bit.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Fry the Chicken Wings:
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or a large pot. If you don’t have a thermometer, here’s what you can do: Bread Test: Drop a small piece of bread into the oil. If it browns in about 60 seconds, the oil is ready. If it sinks or takes too long, it’s too cold. If it burns quickly, it’s too hot. Water Test: Drop a tiny amount of water into the oil. If it sizzles and bubbles immediately, the oil is hot enough. (Use caution with this one to avoid splattering!).
Carefully add the wings to the hot oil, working in batches if needed. Fry the wings for 8-10 minutes, or until they’re golden brown, crispy, and floating on the surface of the oil.
Remove the wings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Crispy wings will always equal happy wings.
Toss the Wings in Hot Honey Sauce:
Once the wings are crispy and golden, toss them in the hot honey sauce. Make sure every wing gets a good coating—this is the part where the magic happens!
The sauce will be sticky, sweet, and have just the right amount of heat to make each bite a little addictive. Trust me, you won’t be able to stop.
Serve:
Plate the wings and serve immediately with your homemade ranch on the side for dipping (because ranch makes everything better, am I right?).
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy these crispy, flavorful wings that hit that sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor trifecta!
Pro Tips for Making Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Even Better:
Double fry the wings for extra crispy skin. It takes a little extra time, but it’s so worth it.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot sauce in the glaze.
Want to save time? Prep & marinate the wings ahead of time and store them in the fridge.
Make extra sauce! It’s perfect for dipping or drizzling over fries.
In Conclusion
These Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are the ultimate wing dish for there tasty flavor and they’re perfect for so many occasions. Sweet, spicy, and tangy all in one bite. So grab those wings, get cooking, and treat yourself (and your guests) to the best wings ever. You won’t regret it, I promise!
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