Description
Zesty grilled lemon pepper wings bring Mediterranean flavors to your summer barbecue. Crisp chicken wings marinated in tangy citrus and black pepper offer a perfect balance of bright, bold taste sensations you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 zest of lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Ignite Grill: Preheat the grill to a robust 375-400°F, creating an ideal heat zone for wing perfection.
- Wing Preparation: Pat chicken wings completely dry, then massage with olive oil and generously coat with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest for maximum flavor infusion.
- Grilling Technique: Strategically place wings on clean grill grates in a single layer, ensuring consistent heat distribution and preventing flame-induced charring.
- Cooking Progression: Rotate wings every 5-7 minutes, monitoring their transformation into golden-brown delicacies with crisp exteriors and juicy interiors.
- Flavor Enhancement: Craft a vibrant sauce by blending melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and intense lemon pepper seasoning during the final grilling moments.
- Finishing Touch: Once wings reach optimal internal temperature and develop a caramelized exterior, transfer to a large bowl and thoroughly coat with the prepared lemon pepper butter sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serving Presentation: Plate immediately while piping hot, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces or fresh side selections for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Moisture Removal Technique: Pat wings completely dry with paper towels to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent steaming during grilling.
- Temperature Control: Maintain consistent medium-high grill heat between 375-400°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without burning chicken.
- Even Seasoning Strategy: Distribute spices and lemon zest uniformly across wings by using a light drizzle of olive oil as binding agent for better flavor absorption.
- Rotation Management: Flip wings every 5-7 minutes to ensure balanced cooking, preventing charred spots and achieving uniform caramelization across entire surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg