Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Let’s be honest – chicken wings are just fun to eat. It’s one of those rare times when a little mess is totally acceptable, and licking your fingers is encouraged. Our Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are crispy, yet tender and zesty – and they only take 5 min to prepare! These wings are the perfect addition to any get-together, whether it’s a traditional game-day feast, or a relaxed family dinner.

I used to shy away from cookings wings because I knew marinating them would enhance the flavour, but I didn’t always have the time. It’s recipes like this that make the Freezer Meals 101 Club so helpful. Instead of wishing your chicken had more time to marinate, you’ll enjoy knowing that you already took care of that during your meal prep day. Join us for more recipes like this – recipes that can take the headache out of planning, so you can simply enjoy delicious meals.

“I used chicken drumsticks, and put them on the BBQ – they were delicious! Great for summer picnics!” ~ Club Member Lisa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

• 3 lb. chicken wings
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag

Assembly Instructions:

1. Place 3 lbs. chicken wings in a large resealable freezer bag. Add the lemon juice. 
2. In a small bowl, mix the spices and sprinkle evenly over the chicken
3. Give it a smush. (technical terms for squishing things around to mix them!)
4. Remove the excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Thaw. Cook in the slow cooker for 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low, then broil in oven for a few minutes to crisp up.
2. OR bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 45 minutes and uncovered for another 10 minutes.
3. OR cook in batches in a preheated air fryer at 380° for 22 minutes, turning once. To get a more even cook in the air fryer, separate the drumstick, and flatten the wings.

* If you are a fan of some extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper for a bigger kick!

What is Lemon Pepper?

If you’ve never used lemon pepper before, it can be a bit confusing. Where do you find it? Is it spicy? Lemon pepper is a seasoning that can usually be found in the spice aisle of your local grocery store. It is made of dried lemon peel, salt and pepper. It can be quite salty, so be careful when adding more salt to your recipe if you are watching your sodium intake, or want to avoid overpowering the dish. The pepper component can vary by brand, so maybe do a quick taste-test if it’s your first time using it.

You can make your own sodium-free lemon pepper by grinding black peppercorns and dried lemon peel.

How to Serve Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings:

Chicken wings can be eaten on their own, or served with a meal. The classic way to serve chicken wings is with fries and ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce. If you want to serve it as part of a regular meal, consider adding a creamy coleslaw side, raw veggies, and our Twice Baked Potato.

Wings are always more enjoyable when there are flavour options to choose from. For more freezer-friendly variations, check out our Korean Chicken Wings, Crispy Chicken Wings, and Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings.

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

 

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Servings: 6

Calories: 276 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 lb. chicken wings
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp. lemon pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Place 3 lbs. chicken wings in a large resealable freezer bag. Add the lemon juice.
2. In a small bowl, mix the spices and sprinkle evenly over the chicken
3. Give it a smush. (technical terms for squishing things around to mix them!)
4. Remove the excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw. Cook in the slow cooker for 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low, then broil for a few minutes to crisp up. OR bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 45 minutes and uncovered for another 10 minutes. OR cook in batches in a preheated air fryer at 380° for 22 minutes, turning once.

Recipe Notes

You can add more cayenne pepper for a bigger kick!
To get a more even cook in the air fryer, separate the pieces into drumsticks and flat wings.