Copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

Most people have been to Wingstop restaurant and most likely tried their wings and realized how darn good they are!

In today’s post, we have the secret Copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings recipe for you to follow, it’s super easy to make and tastes amazing.

This step-by-step guide will help you make tasty lemon pepper wings that are crispy and perfect for parties.

What Are Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings?

Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings are chicken wings with a tasty, tangy flavor. They are wings that are covered in a seasoning made from lemon and black pepper, which gives them a lemony and spicy taste.

The wings are usually cooked until crispy and then mixed with a buttery lemon pepper sauce that makes them super tasty.

These wings are super popular and you can find them in most restaurants that serve chicken & wings.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Kitchen Equipment

• Baking sheet with a wire rack
• Large mixing bowl
• Small saucepan
• Tongs
• Meat thermometer
• Basting brush

Nutritional Information

Here’s we have a rough estimate of the nutritional information per serving

• Calories: 350-400 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g
• Sodium: 600-700mg

How to make Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings

1. Preheat the Oven

First, you will need to preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Put a wire rack over the baking tray.

2. Get the Wings Ready

Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and add olive oil, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. The baking powder helps to crisp up the wings. Make sure that the wings are coated properly.

3. Bake the Wings

Put the wings in the wire rack in a layer so that they are spaced evenly. Bake for roughly 35-40 minutes and flip them over halfway through. The wings should be golden brown and crispy when done.

4. Prepare the Lemon Pepper Sauce

While the wings are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once the butter has melted, stir in the lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and lemon pepper seasoning.

5. Place the Wings in the Sauce

When the wings are done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the wings in a large bowl. Then pour the lemon pepper sauce over them and mix them well so that they are fully coated. You can also add some chopped parsley on top for extra flavor.

6. Serve the Wings

Your wings should be ready now, feel free to serve them with dipping sauces such as ranch or blue cheese.

Tips for the Perfect Wings!

• If you want to save time you can put the wings in an air fryer and cook them at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes which will save you time!
• If you are a fan of spicy dishes you can add cayenne pepper to the wings.
• You can also prepare the recipe beforehand and keep it in the fridge overnight so the flavors meld together and taste even nicer.

How To Serve Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings

Typically most people will pair Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings with In-N-Out Animal Style Fries Recipe or mashed potatoes.

If you are watching your calories then you can have some celery and carrot sticks on the side, you could also have it with Wingstop Atomic Sauce for dipping.

These Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings are great for parties, snacks during a game, or even dinner.

When it comes to drinks you can have a cold drink like soda, or Iced raspberry leaf tea which will pair well with the wings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Frozen Wings?

I recommend using fresh wings since it will taste much nicer. But if you don’t have them then use frozen wings and make sure you defrost them before cooking.

What If I Don’t Have Lemon Pepper Seasoning?

If you don’t have Lemon Pepper Seasoning in your kitchen you can make your own version by mixing lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, and a little salt.

Can I Grill These Wings?

Of course you can grill the wings, all you need to do is cook the wings on medium heat for roughly about 20 minutes.

How Do I Make the Wings Extra Crispy?

If you want to make the wings super crispy then you can bake them at 425°F (220°C) for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. Try and make sure they don’t burn though!

Wrapping Up

Make sure you try and whip up these amazing copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings, it’s a convenient meal that tastes amazing.

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Copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Total time

50

minutes

Discover how to make the famous Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings at home with this easy copycat recipe. Crispy, zesty, and full of flavor!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of chicken wings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

• Preheat the Oven
• First, you will need to preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Put a wire rack over the baking tray.
• Get the Wings Ready
• Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and add olive oil, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. The baking powder helps to crisp up the wings. Make sure that the wings are coated properly.
• Bake the Wings
• Put the wings in the wire rack in a layer so that they are spaced evenly. Bake for roughly 35-40 minutes and flip them over halfway through. The wings should be golden brown and crispy when done.
• Prepare the Lemon Pepper Sauce
• While the wings are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once the butter has melted, stir in the lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and lemon pepper seasoning.
• Place the Wings in the Sauce
• When the wings are done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the wings in a large bowl. Then pour the lemon pepper sauce over them and mix them well so that they are fully coated. You can also add some chopped parsley on top for extra flavor.
• Serve the Wings
• Your wings should be ready now, feel free to serve them with dipping sauces such as ranch or blue cheese.

Notes

• If you want to save time you can put the wings in an air fryer and cook them at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes which will save you time!
• If you are a fan of spicy dishes you can add cayenne pepper to the wings.
• You can also prepare the recipe beforehand and keep it in the fridge overnight so the flavors meld together and taste even nicer.