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Copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings crispy and zesty

Copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings

A copycat of Wingstop's Lemon Pepper Wings - extra crispy wings tossed in a buttery, zesty lemon pepper seasoning. Fry, bake, or air-fry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wings
  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • oil for frying
Lemon Pepper Toss
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • Deep pot or air fryer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the wings very dry and toss with the baking powder and salt.
  2. Fry in 375F oil for 10-12 minutes until deep golden and crisp (or air-fry at 400F for 22-25 minutes, turning).
  3. Toss the hot wings in the melted butter to coat.
  4. Sprinkle generously with lemon pepper seasoning and lemon zest, tossing until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately while crispy.

Notes

Tossing the crispy wings in melted butter first helps the lemon pepper seasoning cling. Pat the wings very dry for maximum crispiness.