Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs party chicken wings, flats and drums separated
  • 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp coarse-ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Dry the wings. Use paper towels to remove every drop of moisture from the 2 lbs party chicken wings.
  2. Apply dry rub. Toss wings with 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange on rack. Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet, ensuring they aren't touching each other.
  4. Initial roast. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes until the skin starts to tighten and look matte.
  5. Flip the wings. Use tongs to turn each wing over.
  6. Final roast. Continue baking for 20-25 minutes until wings are deep golden and sizzling loudly.
  7. Prep the glaze. While wings roast, whisk 4 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp zest, 1 tbsp juice, 1 tbsp pepper, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp seasoning, and cayenne.
  8. The toss. Remove wings from oven and immediately drop them into the bowl with the glaze.
  9. Emulsify. Toss vigorously until every wing is coated in a glossy, speckled layer of sauce.
  10. Rest and serve. Let the wings sit for 2 minutes so the glaze sets slightly before serving.