Name: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Lemon-Honey Hot Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot); 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish); Lemon wedges, for serving

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Lemon-Honey Hot Sauce

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These crispy baked chicken wings are engineered for maximum crunch and juiciness—no deep frying required! Baking powder helps dry out the skin, yielding a shatteringly crisp bite, while a vibrant lemon-honey hot sauce brings the perfect blend of tang, heat, and subtle sweetness. The touch of lemon zest gives the sauce a fresh, summery lift, ideal for Georgia’s hot weather. Serve with parsley and extra lemon for a bright, irresistible finish.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with salt, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated. Drizzle with olive oil and toss again.
Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow seasoning to penetrate.
Bake wings for 20 minutes. Flip each wing, then bake for another 15–20 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
While wings bake, whisk together melted butter, hot sauce, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
When wings are ready, transfer them directly into the bowl of sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange wings on a platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.