Easy Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups oil (or as needed)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 12 chicken wings
Directions
Step 1: Gather all ingredients.
Step 2: Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375F (190C).
Step 3: In a bowl, stir together olive oil and lemon-pepper seasoning, and set aside.
Step 4: Fry the wings in hot oil for about 8 minutes, or until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. The internal temperature should read 165F (74C) when tested with an instant-read thermometer near the bone.
Step 5: Toss the hot wings with the lemon-pepper mixture to coat evenly.
Step 6: Enjoy your crispy and flavorful wings!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1181 | |
| Total Fat | 123g | 158% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |

Comments
E. Carbajal
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
I followed all the instructions but i lightly floured chicken and fried it then tossed it. My household loves lemon so i squeezed a little bit of real lemon in the oil mix and tossed the wings. They were a hit!
Jerzsfinest
01/03/2016 06:18:26 PM
These are incredible. Slight alteration - I season chicken and let it sit for an hour or so in fridge, then I shake the chicken in flour and use avocado oil to fry (healthy fat and great for frying since it's perfect for really high temperatures). After chicken is fried I brush with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning and lemon juice mixture. Better than Wing Stops and way more healthy!!!
HonestCarp2790
11/27/2023 01:46:38 AM
After sifting through suggestions, I patted wings dry, added them to a flour and cornstarch mixture. Fried for 13 min. Coated them in the lemon pepper mix. For the mix I used butter instead of evoo. Used a tsp more of seasoning and butter. (we like it tangy). added fresh ground black pepper and a tsp of lemon juice. Tasted just like our favorite local African American owned wing place.
Carmen Lopez
08/23/2020 09:04:00 PM
I had 2 packs of wings so I had to triple this recipe..i used Walmart’s brand lemon and pepper seasoning and evoo. The perfect ratio for me was 2 parts evoo to 1 part lemon pepper. I fried my wings for 12 minutes since we like ours extra crispy.. another rule of thumb is to make sure the chicken’s dry before frying. (i laid mine out on paper towels beforhand) These turned out delicious!
ClassyFlan6839
06/26/2024 03:56:14 AM
Maybe it's the brand or the age of lemon pepper I used but it wasn't enough flavor for me. I have a Ninja with the SteamCrisp option. I'm attempting a second time using frozen wings. I'm coating the wings in the olive oil first and sprinkling them with lemon pepper prior to cooking. Put half cup to a cup of water at the bottom, put the over basket in, put the wings in. Set the lid to SteamCrisp, temp to 450 degrees and time to 20-23 minutes. Press start. Once the wings are done, toss them in the oil/lemon pepper mixture above and you're good to go in about 30 minutes total.
Margo Chenoweth
06/09/2019 01:02:05 PM
Ok, I had to change up a teeny bit: #1, after reading the other reviews, I decided that we would enjoy more seasoning on ours but I didn't have enough lemon pepper so I had to combine it with a Sicilian dipping blend I had on hand and I used 2 tablespoons of that and the olive oil. #2: The wings still looked "rubbery" after the 8 minute fry time, so I increased it to about 12 minutes total because we just HATE rubbery chicken skin. When they were done I had to hold them for about 45 minutes for my hubs to arrive, which I did in a warm oven in a pyrex baking dish. They were indeed crispy and delicious! We will do this again and again and I might even try expanding it to replace a fried chicken dinner for a nice change. Thanks for this tasty and easy recipe!
Mel
01/09/2018 02:33:44 AM
Fantastic. Prepared the wings, patted them dry and let them rest uncovered on a rack in the fridge for a while to dry. Then coated the wings lightly with flour. Fried 8 - 10 minutes. I like them with a lot of flavor, so I sprinkled more Lawry's Lemon Pepper seasoning on the freshly coated wings. Crispy outside and tender inside. Not just more economical but taste better than carry out too!
quantum life
07/07/2015 01:04:53 PM
Once I learned how to make these, Wing Stop and any other chain restaurant's lemon pepper wings just weren't right! One thing I would suggest is for every teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning, use 2 teaspoons of olive oil. The seasoning I have can be way too salty if it isn't measured this way.
Melissa Fostik Boody
03/03/2020 02:33:59 PM
Was a quick and easy recipe! I did coat my wings in a flour, salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper mixture before frying. The flour mixture made the wings nice & crispy! My man is a huge wing fan and declared these to be "good eating." I will definitely add this recipe to my weekly rotation.
QueenDenise Okeke
01/01/2018 11:04:27 PM
Great recipe. Made for NYE and family loved it. Followed the 2:1 teaspoon ratio of olive oil to lemon pepper seasoning as one user suggest. I baked-fried in oven at 400 degree and wings turned out great! Now I can make my own lemon pepper wings when I get my cravings.
Hugh
07/12/2020 04:56:24 AM
I have been craving Wing Stop and decided to just make it myself. These are equally as good if not better. After frying and flavoring, I baked on a wire rack at 375 convection for 10 minutes to crisp them up a bit more and set the flavor.
Barbie Arvizo
08/08/2025 03:44:07 AM
Omg so good and soooo easy.
Daybreak
06/12/2025 05:08:08 PM
I used creole seasoning instead of lemon pepper and it was good. The problem I had was not enough seasoning/oil for tossing the wings in and they took 20 minutes to cook through instead of the 8 minute estimate. I wish the recipes gave weight instead of how many. I find this to be an issue in a lot of the chicken recipes. I believe the chicken I have is a lot bigger than what is being used in the recipe. I will do this again but take into account the size of my chicken. Maybe use the seasoning in flour and just fry it instead.??
GreenLadle3721
02/09/2025 08:16:26 PM
No there's nothing to change
Sarah Nguyen
12/08/2024 10:42:25 PM
Can’t wait to make it again.
TwistyKale2539
09/25/2024 04:10:33 AM
This recipe was so easy to follow. Great taste and definitely worth the effort.
George Smith
09/23/2024 07:52:56 PM
Perfect for a lazy weeknight.
Adam Allen
09/04/2024 09:08:07 PM
Tastes like a million bucks.
Elizabeth Perez
09/04/2024 08:35:07 PM
My husband said it’s the best ever!
Linda Roberts
08/24/2024 09:20:04 PM
I’ll be sharing this with friends.