Crispy Lemon pepper chicken wings 😮‍💨

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Wings (cut into flats and drumettes; pat dry)
• 2 tbsp Hot Sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 tbsp Mustard (yellow mustard works best)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup Corn Starch
• 2 tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (113 g, cut into pieces)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 4 cup Vegetable Oil (for deep frying; use oil with high smoke point)

Instructions

1. Trim and Dry Wings

   Place the chicken wings on a cutting board, trim any excess skin if desired, and pat them completely dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season Wings

   In a large mixing bowl combine the hot sauce, mustard, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the wings and toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Coating Mix

   In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, corn starch, and an additional tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning.

   Time: PT3M

4. Coat the Wings

   Add the seasoned wings to the coating mixture, tossing until each piece is fully covered. Press gently to help the coating adhere.

   Time: PT5M

5. Heat Oil

   Pour vegetable oil into the large pot to a depth of about 2‑3 inches. Heat over medium‑high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Fry Wings

   Working in batches, carefully lower the coated wings into the hot oil. Fry for 9‑12 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Drain Wings

   Using tongs, remove the wings and place them on a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain excess oil.

   Time: PT2M

8. Make Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce

   In a skillet melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the remaining lemon pepper seasoning and lemon juice, then simmer gently for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low

9. Toss Wings in Sauce

   Transfer the fried wings back to the mixing bowl, pour the lemon pepper butter sauce over them, and toss until every wing is glossy and coated.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Arrange the wings on a serving platter and enjoy while hot.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

0 g