Keto Crispy Oven-Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Straightforward roasted chicken wings seasoned with lemon and pepper blend. Wings bake at high heat until the skin crisps and meat cooks through, delivering bright citrus flavor with peppery notes in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wing pieces
- 2 tbsps McCormick Perfect Pinch Lemon & Pepper Seasoninghomemade blend of lemon zest, black pepper, salt, garlic powderequalseasoning
DIY alternative with fresh lemon zest provides brighter flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F
- 2
Sprinkle chicken wings with lemon and pepper seasoning
- 3
Arrange wings in a single layer on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray
- 4
Bake until chicken is cooked through and skin is crisp
Tips
Arrange wings in a single layer for even crisping; avoid overcrowding the pan
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Season wings up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate uncovered until ready to bake
Serve hot with lemon wedges or a cooling dip
Common Mistakes
Do not crowd the pan to avoid steamed rather than crispy skin
Do not skip the foil lining to prevent cleanup issues and ensure proper heat circulation
Substitutions
DIY alternative with fresh lemon zest provides brighter flavor