Easy Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings

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(117)

We love lemon-pepper wings, especially during football season. I got tired of spending so much money on them that I decided to whip up my own version of Wingstop's lemon-pepper chicken wings. The end result was an empty platter and pleased bellies.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 chicken wings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups oil, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning

  • 12 chicken wings

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make lemon pepper chicken wings

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  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Stir olive oil and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a bowl; set aside.

    seasonings stirred together in a large bowl

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  4. Fry wings in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    wings frying in hot oil

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  5. Toss hot wings with lemon-pepper mixture to coat.

    wings tossed in seasonings in a large bowl

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  6. Enjoy!

    lemon pepper chicken wings served on a white plate

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Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1181 Calories
123g Fat
0g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 1181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 123g 158%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 409mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 21g 42%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 148mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.