Lemon pepper wings are arguably the most coveted flavor of wings because they appeal to the masses. If you’re not a fan of hot or mild wings, these are the wings you gravitate towards. What’s so nice about Mendocino Spices Lemon Pepper Seasoning is that the forefront flavor of the seasoning is the lemon, not pepper. The spice factor from the pepper is mild catering to the people who are not a fan of spicy flavors. However, this recipe is so flexible it also caters to the people who prefer a hot wing adding buffalo sauce at the end to enhance the lemon pepper flavors. We did not want to leave out the people that love to fill their life with spice. Which is why this recipe has preferences for all different kinds of wing lovers, and is perfect for an occasion like the Superbowl. Football season was designed for Mendocino Spices!
4lbs chicken wings
4 tbsp baking powder
8 tbsp Mendocino Spices Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
¼ cup butter, melted
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
In a large bowl add chicken wings, baking powder, and 4 tbsp Mendocino Spices Lemon Pepper Seasoning and mix.
Place chicken wings in the oven on the middle rack at 400 degrees F and cook for 25 minutes. Take the wings out of the oven and flip and continue cooking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until crispy.
Separate half the wings and prepare in two separate bowls.
Lemon Pepper Wet:
In one bowl toss the wings with lemon juice and melted butter. Toss with an additional 1 tbsp of Mendocino Spices Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
Dry Lemon Pepper:
After tossing the wings in lemon, butter, and more Mendocino Spices Lemon Pepper Seasoning, return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes flipping the wings halfway through.
Hot Lemon Pepper Wet:
In the other bowl, toss wings with buffalo sauce. Continue to toss adding 1 tbsp of Mendocino Spices Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
Dry Hot Lemon Pepper:
After tossing the wings in buffalo sauce and more Mendocino Spices, return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes flipping the wings halfway through.
Serve with ranch and enjoy!