These Paleo Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are crispy, full of flavor, and easy to make! Gluten free, dairy free and Whole30!
These chicken wings are so good and perfect for people who may not love traditional baked buffalo wings. The lemon zest and juice add such a nice brightness and flavor. The ghee makes them buttery and irresistible and then they are perfectly seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning. It makes for one tasty wing!
Making the chicken wings
They are super easy to make. Toss them with avocado oil (because that can hold up to the high temperature) and bake for 45 minutes to make them crispy. Then dip them in a ghee/lemon mixture and bake for another 5 minutes. So simple and mostly hands free.
Making enough wings
3 pounds may seem like a lot of wings, but there's not a lot of meat on them so it's perfect. They can be served as an appetizer or along side some veggies for a main meal. They fit on one sheet tray and I like to place them on a wire cooling rack on the sheet tray so both sides get cooked evenly.
These Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are a delightful combination of tangy, peppery, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. They make for a perfect appetizer or party snack that's both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Get ready to elevate your wing game with this refreshing and zesty twist!
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons ghee
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of ½ lemon, about 2 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning I use Trader Joes brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° and line a sheet tray with foil. Place a wire cooling rack on top on the foil- this will help the wings get crispy on both sides. Set aside while you prepare the wings.
- Put all the wings in a big bowl and pat dry with paper towel. Add the avocado oil and toss until evenly coated,
- Place all the wings on the sheet tray, skin side up. Sprinkle salt evenly on top and bake for 45 minutes,
- During the last 10 minutes of baking, making the lemon ghee mixture. In a sauce pan, combine ghee, lemon zest and juice and whisk until fully combined.
- Remove the wings and dip them in the lemon mixture. I find tongs work best for this. Place them back on the sheet tray skin side up.
- Brush remaining ghee on the wings and evenly sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Bake for 5 more minutes.
Michele Spring says
Yummm.... crispy chicken skin is one of my most favorite things. But there's never enough for dinner- but on wings... yep. Think I'll be making this for watching the commercials during the Super Bowl 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Michele! Ha- my husband said almost the same thing when eating these. Wings are his favorite because they have the most skin 🙂 Gotta have snacks for the commercials!! 😉
Real Food with Dana says
My grandma used to make a recipe just like this!! Can't wait to try them out!
Jessica DeMay says
Really? I love that! Hope you enjoy, Dana!
Amy says
What a great combo for wings! And just in time for the Super Bowl 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Amy! Yes, perfect game food 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
I can't wait to try these out, my husband loves both lemon pepper and chicken wings, but somehow I've never put them together before!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kari! I think he'll love them!
Irena Macri says
Yes please! I love the simplicity of this recipe. Well cooked chicken wings (like yours) don't often need much more than a few simple herbs and spices, and a touch of lemon. I could have these every day, to be honest.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Irena! I agree- simple is best!
GiGi Eats says
OH MY WORD! These look absolutely insane - so good! I have been REALLY into chicken wings lately! So BRING IT ON!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, GiGi! I think you'll love this flavor!
Mark Whelan says
Wow they look so tasty! And a really interesting combination that I wouldn't have thought of (but now really really want!). Great recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mark! It's a great combination 🙂
Georgina Young says
I don't eat meat but this recipe is making me want to! Love the photography and lemon and pepper are a match made in heaven!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Georgina! Oh, thanks for that compliment! I don't feel like wings are the easiest to shoot so I appreciate that! 🙂
Stacey Crawford says
This is great wing recipe that even my hubby and son could eat.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Stacey!
Renee Kohley says
Ohhh that skin looks so crispy and yummy! So my husband makes himself really hot spicy chicken wings every weekend - I am going to send this to him to see if we can try this one this weekend so I can have some! Ha! Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
I like your plan, Renee! 😉 Hope you enjoy them!