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July 14, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Lemon Pepper Wings

Appetizers· Main Dishes· Poultry· Recipes

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Buffalo Wild Wings has closed down where we live – BOO! That’s why we were really happy to come up with this Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat recipe for Lemon Pepper Wings. They are my favorite and I’m thrilled to be able to make them at home.

These Lemon Pepper Wings are easy to prepare and delicious. They are perfect to use as a main dish or even as a snack or appetizer. Be sure to check out the notes and our tips for customizing this recipe to your specific tastes.

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Lemon Pepper Wings- Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat

We like to serve these chicken wings with our bacon tomato pasta salad or creamy red potato salad.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 12-15 mins per batch (30 mins)

Total: 35 mins

Equipment

Frying Pan, Deep Fryer or Dutch Oven

Paper towels for draining

Measuring Glass

Large bowl with top

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

1/4 cup honey (optional*) see notes

2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable) 

1 1/2-2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

1/8 teaspoon salt 

Vegetable oil for frying 

20 chicken wings (separated)

Extra Lemon pepper if desired

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Instructions

Begin heating up your oil.

Pat all of your chicken dry * See Notes

Once the oil is hot begin frying your first batch (don’t overcrowd the pan).

Each batch takes about 12-15 mins, turning the wings half way through.

While the first batch is cooking start making the clarified butter for our sauce.

To make clarified butter:

Start by placing the butter in a pot and melting over medium heat.

Once it melts, remove from heat and scrape the foam from the top of the butter

After getting as much as you can out, pour the clarified butter into a measuring glass.

(Be sure to scoop out any foam that floats to the top) 

Add in the oil and lemon pepper (and honey if you want to cut the tang)

Place in the fridge for 5 mins, it will begin to thicken.

Back to the chicken:

Drain the chicken on paper towels after it is done and place into a large bowl after 2-3 mins.

Fry off all the wings and then add to the bowl.

Give the lemon pepper sauce a good mix and pour over the hot chicken.

Place the top on the bowl and toss the chicken to make sure its all fully coated.

Optional: Sprinkle on extra lemon pepper seasoning or honey depending on whether you prefer it tangy or a little sweeter and enjoy!

Notes

Not patting the chicken dry increases your chances of being popped by hot oil and decreases the likelihood of crispy skin.

Lemon Pepper Wings

These Lemon Pepper Wings are easy to prepare and delicious. They are perfect to use as a main dish or even as a snack or appetizer. Be sure to check out the notes and our tips for customizing this recipe to your specific tastes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 865 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan, Deep Fryer or Dutch Oven
  • Paper towels for draining
  • Measuring Glass
  • Large bowl with top

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1/4 cup honey optional* see notes
  • 2 tablespoons oil canola or vegetable
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 20 chicken wings separated
  • Extra Lemon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin heating up your oil.
  • Pat all of your chicken dry * See Notes
  • Once the oil is hot begin frying your first batch (don't overcrowd the pan).
  • Each batch takes about 12-15 mins, turning the wings half way through.
  • While the first batch is cooking start making the clarified butter for our sauce.

Make the clarified butter:

  • Start by placing the butter in a pot and melting over medium heat.
  • Once it melts, remove from heat and scrape the foam from the top of the butter
  • After getting as much as you can out, pour the clarified butter into a measuring glass.
  • Be sure to scoop out any foam that floats to the top.
  • Add in the oil and lemon pepper (and honey if you want to cut the tang)
  • Place in the fridge for 5 minutes and it will begin to thicken.

Back to the chicken:

  • Drain the chicken on paper towels after it is done and place into a large bowl after 2-3 mins.
  • Fry off all the wings and then add to the bowl.
  • Give the lemon pepper sauce a good mix and pour over the hot chicken.
  • Place the top on the bowl and toss the chicken to make sure its all fully coated.
  • Optional: Sprinkle on extra lemon pepper seasoning or honey depending on whether you prefer it tangy or a little sweeter and enjoy!

Notes

Not patting the chicken dry, increases your chances of being popped by hot oil and decreases the likely hood of crispy skin.
If you have people eating the wings and they dont like the overly tart lemon pepper wings, you can cut the tang by adding honey to the sauce or drizzling directly onto the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 865kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 44gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1066IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Buffalo Wild Wings, chicken
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