Lemon-Pepper Wings

Name: Lemon-Pepper Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds chicken wings; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Ranch dressing, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

No game day is complete without a platter of chicken wings. Give Buffalo a break this week with crispy lemon-pepper wings. The buttery, citrusy sauce is a refreshing change of pace.

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Ranch dressing, optional

Directions

Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add wings, a few at a time, and toss to coat.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine butter and lemon pepper. Add wings; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately, with ranch dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 103 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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