Lemon Pepper Wings
These Lemon Pepper Wings are perfect for summer barbecues in the backyard! Go ahead and make a double batch - you'll be glad you did!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Ingredients
For the Brine
- 8 cups water
- ⅓ cup kosher salt
- 1½ Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 pounds chicken wings separated into drumsticks and flats (most bags of frozen chicken wings are already separated when you purchase them)
For Grilling
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the Lemon Pepper Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper if using lemon pepper seasoning, omit the black pepper and lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- chopped parsley for garnishing
Instructions
For the Brine
- Using a large bowl, add water, salt and sugar; stir until salt and sugar have dissolved into water.
- Place chicken wings in bowl. (If needed, add more water until wings are covered.)
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For Grilling
- Set up grill for indirect cooking and preheat to 375°F for indirect cooking (see note).
- Remove wings from brine; discard brine.
- Pat wings completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Return wings to the empty bowl.
- Using a small bowl, whisk together the oil, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Pour mixture into bowl with wings and toss until well coated. (Tip: Wipe the grill grates with a folded paper towel soaked with vegetable oil before placing wings on grill – this helps prevent the wings from sticking to the grates.)
- Place wings on grill in a single layer and cook for ~45 minutes, flipping about halfway through. (Note: While the wings are cooking, make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce.)
For the Lemon Pepper Sauce
- Using a small saucepan, add butter and place over medium heat.
- Once butter has melted, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add smoked paprika, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest and Dijon mustard; whisk together until well combined and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes.
- Remove wings from grill and place in a large bowl; add Lemon Pepper Sauce and toss until wings are well coated.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 7568mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
