We love lemon-pepper wings, especially during football season. I got tired of spending so much money on them that I decided to whip up my own version of Wingstop’s lemon-pepper chicken wings. The end result was an empty platter and pleased bellies.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::4
Yield::12 chicken wings
Ingredients
2 cups oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
12 chicken wings
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Stir olive oil and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a bowl; set aside.
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Fry wings in hot oil until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Toss hot wings with lemon-pepper mixture to coat.
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Enjoy!
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Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.