Here’s a simple, classic Buffalo lemon pepper wings recipe you can make at home 🍗🔥
Buffalo Lemon Pepper Wings
Ingredients
Wings
- 2–3 lb chicken wings (split into flats & drums)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Lemon Pepper Finish
- 1½–2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning (adjust to taste)
- Optional: fresh lemon zest for extra punch
Instructions
1. Prep & Bake (or Air Fry)
- Pat wings very dry with paper towels
- Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Oven method
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 min, flipping halfway
Air fryer
- 380°F for 12 min → flip → 400°F for 8–10 min
Wings should be golden and crispy.
2. Make Buffalo Sauce
- Melt butter on low heat
- Whisk in hot sauce and garlic powder
- Remove from heat
3. Toss Wings
- Toss hot wings in Buffalo sauce first
- Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning while tossing
- Add a little lemon zest if you want it extra fresh
Serving Ideas
- Ranch or blue cheese
- Celery sticks
- Extra lemon wedges on the side
If you want, I can give you:
- Extra spicy version
- Dry-style lemon pepper Buffalo
- Wingstop-style copycat
- Honey lemon pepper Buffalo
Just tell me 👌
