The lemon garlic butter that the chicken wings are tossed in, which adds so much flavor and richness and sticks to the wings like honey, makes these grilled lemon pepper wings the only chicken wing recipe you’ll ever need. They’re crispy, tender, and packed full of buttery, lemon pepper goodness.
The thought that I went nearly 34 years without ever preparing chicken wings for myself is strange.
Don’t get me wrong, I adore them, but I have always preferred the ones that others have made for me.
We fell in love after receiving a brand-new smart grill as a gift from Weber.
Now that we had the best gas grill available, grilling was a breeze thanks to its abundance of useful features and stunning design.
We basically started grilling everything in sight after the temp reader and smart phone connection truly rocked our world.
When I received a butter partnership a few months ago, I knew I had to share our family’s newest go-to wing recipe.
Grilled Lemon Pepper Wings | How To Make Lemon Pepper Wings
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings 🔗
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are coated in lemon pepper seasoning, grilled to perfection then tossed in lemon pepper butter.
Prep: 5min
Total: 45min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 753 kcal, Protein 51.4 g, Fat 60.8 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 247 mg, Sodium 385 mg, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds party wings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instruction:
- Toss the chicken wings with oil and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Place wings on the grill and cook for 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Turn and cook for another 15 – 20 minutes or until cooked through and desired crispiness is reached.
- Combine melted butter with lemon pepper seasoning and drizzle over the top of the wings. Toss to coat. Serve immediately with lemon slices.
FAQ
How do you grill chicken wings without drying them out?
The key to keeping your grilled chicken wings from drying out is cooking them with gentle heat, so place the brined chicken wings over the indirect heat source as close to the fire as you can without being over it, then close the lid to let all the hot air circulate.
How long does it take to grill wings?
Heat the grill to 450°F/232°C and place the chicken wings directly on the grate. Cook the wings for about 30 minutes, flipping them every 5-10 minutes. High heat is a big help to get crispy chicken skin, but you want to be careful not to let it burn before the inside is cooked (165°F/74°C internal temperature).
How do you prepare chicken wings for the grill?
I like to grill chicken wings to 170-175 degrees F, which takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure you are flipping the wings every few minutes to ensure they are cooked through evenly and the skin cooks as well.