Here is a recipe for Lemon Pepper Wings with Honey that yields crispy, flavorful, and slightly sweet wings:
**Ingredients:**
For the wings:
* 2 pounds chicken wings
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (a blend of lemon zest and black pepper)
* 1 cup buttermilk
* Vegetable oil for frying
For the honey glaze:
* 1/4 cup honey
* 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
**Instructions:**
1. **Prep the wings:** Rinse the chicken wings under cold water, pat them dry with paper towels, and season with salt.
2. **Make the flour mixture:** In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper.
3. **Dredge the wings:** Toss the seasoned wings in the flour mixture until they are evenly coated.
4. **Buttermilk bath:** Place the coated wings in a large bowl or container and pour in the buttermilk. Make sure the wings are fully submerged in the buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. **Fry the wings:** Heat about 1/2-inch (1 cm) of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Remove the wings from the buttermilk bath, letting any excess liquid drip off. Fry the wings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Drain the wings on paper towels.
6. **Make the honey glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
7. **Glaze the wings:** Toss the fried wings in the honey glaze until they are evenly coated.
8. **Serve:** Serve the Lemon Pepper Wings with Honey hot and enjoy!
**Tips and Variations:**
* For extra crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before frying and make sure the oil is hot enough before frying.
* To make a spicy version, add 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot or Sriracha) to the honey glaze.
* To make a variations, try using different types of honey (e.g., clover, eucalyptus, or manuka) or changing the type of citrus juice used (e.g., lime or orange).
* To make a boneless version, use chicken breast tenders or strips instead of whole wings.
* For a baked version, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the wings for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
Other ingredients you can use to create different versions include:
* Herbs:
+ Fresh or dried thyme
+ Fresh or dried rosemary
+ Fresh parsley or cilantro
* Spices:
+ Ground cumin
+ Smoked paprika
+ Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
* Aromatic ingredients:
+ Minced garlic
+ Grated ginger
+ Finely chopped onions
* Alternatives to honey:
+ Maple syrup
+ Agave nectar
+ Brown sugar
Feel free to experiment and adjust the ingredients to create your own unique Lemon Pepper Wings with Honey recipe!
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