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    Lemon Pepper Wingstop Wings – Baked or Air Fried

    Published: Jul 15, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2023 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Wingstop lemon pepper wings are full of flavor and can be made in the air fryer or oven. This is a great copycat recipe for crispy, lemon pepper wings that are great served as an appetizer or main course.

    Chicken wings with lemon slices on a plate.

    Wingstop is an American fast casual restaurant that serve a variety of food like their seasoned fries and ranch dipping sauce. They are best known for their chicken wings. Their wings are served with a variety of sauces and rubs like Louisiana rub and one of the most popular, lemon pepper.

    You’ll love this Copycat Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe

    Delicious – These are great wings to serve at game day, parties, or a meal. Full of bright, lemony flavor served with a buttery sauce that is sure to please everyone.

    Crispy – Baking and air frying will give you amazing crispy skin while keeping the wings juice and tender on the inside.

    Easy – Just a few simple ingredients needed for this recipe and since you aren’t deep frying, there is less mess to clean up.

    Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings Ingredients

    • Chicken wings – I like to serve a mixture of drumettes and wings
    • Cornstarch – This is the secret ingredient that helps to make the wings crispy and oh so good.
    • Lemon pepper seasonings – Find this seasoning blend in the spice aisle. It’s a tasty blend of bright lemon flavor and spicy black pepper without being too spicy.
    • Paprika – Adds a little smoky flavor.
    • Salt , pepper, garlic powder – A few extra seasonings to amp up the flavor.
    • Butter – This is used for a melted butter sauce to serve over the wings.
    • Lemon zest and juice – Adds bright lemony flavor to the sauce.
    Plate of chicken wings and bowls of spices.

    How to make Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings

    I am sharing two methods to cooking these Wingstop lemon pepper wings, air fryer or oven. They are both great ways to get crispy wings without all of the extra oil.

    1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Make sure to get them very dry.
    2. Pour cornstarch, lemon pepper, paprika and salt into a bowl or ziploc bag. Add in chicken wings.
    3. Toss the wings until they are completely coated.

    Air Fry

    • Preheat air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Mist air fryer basket with olive oil. Place wings in the basket and then spray tops of wings with more olive oil.
    • Air fry at 390 degrees F for 8 minutes. Flip wings over and cook for another 10 minutes.

    Oven

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Spray the wings with olive oil.
    • Bake for 30 minutes and then flip and cook another 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
    • If they need to crisp up a little more. Put them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Make sure to watch them so they don’t burn.
    Chicken wings in spices.

    Wingstop Lemon Pepper Recipe Tips

    • Dry the chicken wings. You want the wings to be very dry. This helps them achieve the ultimate crispy skin. Pat dry with paper towels to get any extra moisture off of them.
    • If using an air fryer make sure to use an oil mister. You don’t want to use aerosol oil spray because it could damage the air fryer.
    • Use a meat thermometer to make sure wings reach internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
    • Best served hot, right after they are finished cooking. Brush lemon butter sauce over the wings once they have finished cooking.

    Serving Lemon Pepper Wingstop Wings

    These make a great appetizer or snack but can also be made a meal served with some side dishes.

    • Potatoes – Fries, baked potatoes, sweet potato fries
    • Rice – Seasoned rice, white or brown rice
    • Vegetables – Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, carrots

    How to store and Reheat Lemon Pepper Wings

    Store: These wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Reheat: They can be reheated in the air fryer or oven. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees until heated through. Reheat in the air fryer at 390 degrees F for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

    Butter brushed on wings.

    Lemon Pepper Wings Wingstop FAQs

    Is Wingstop lemon pepper a dry rub?

    Yes, the lemon pepper wings at Wingstop are made with a dry rub.

    How spicy is lemon pepper?

    Lemon pepper is mild and not very spicy.

    What does lemon pepper taste like?

    Lemon pepper has a hint of lemony flavor with the zing of black pepper.

    More easy chicken recipes

    • Air fryer rotisserie chicken
    • Air fryer chicken breasts
    • BBQ chicken
    • Shredded chicken sandwich

    What is your favorite Wingstop flavor? Let me know in the comments. Follow for more recipes on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook.

    Chicken wings on a plate.
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    Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings

    Copycat Wingstop lemon pepper wings. Delicious lemon pepper flavor with a butter sauce.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time45 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chicken wings
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 382kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    Wings

    • 2 lbs chicken wings
    • 2 tablespoons corn starch
    • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • juice from half of a lemon
    • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Make sure to get them very dry. Pour cornstarch, lemon pepper, paprika and salt into a bowl or ziploc bag. Add in chicken wings. Toss the wings until they are completely coated.

    Air Fryer

    • Preheat air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Mist air fryer basket with olive oil. Place wings in the basket and then spray tops of wings with more olive oil.
    • Air fry at 390 degrees F for 8 minutes. Flip wings over and cook for another 10 minutes.
    • Brush lemon butter sauce over the wings once they have finished cooking.

    Oven

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the wings with olive oil.
    • Bake for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
    • Brush lemon butter sauce over the wings once they have finished cooking.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mrs B

      March 14, 2023 at 8:33 pm

      Am I missing what did you do with the butter lemon sauce? Is it for dipping? Do you pour it over the chicken when done? Do I air fry or broil with the sauce?

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      • heather

        March 16, 2023 at 4:01 pm

        Sorry, yes brush on the lemon butter sauce once they have finished cooking.

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    2. Connie Love

      February 12, 2023 at 10:56 pm

      Making them for Super Bowl! Second time I’ve made them. Very good.

      Reply
    3. Dalyla Campos Ramos

      August 08, 2022 at 3:40 am

      5 stars
      Love this lemon pepper recipe. After the frist time I tried it, I new I was going to make it again.

      Reply
    4. Susanne

      February 08, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      Surprisingly good! I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and my husband really liked them

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