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    Home » Low Carb and Keto » Keto Lemon Pepper Wings

    Keto Lemon Pepper Wings

    Published: Apr 16, 2019 · Modified: Jun 28, 2021 by Anne Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    These zero-net carb lemon pepper chicken wings are seasoned with homemade lemon pepper seasoning and baked in the oven.  Chicken wings are great for game day or any day.  Wings are a great choice for an appetizer, snack, or meal.

    Quick Note:  This post contains affiliate links.  Please read my disclosure statement for more details.

    Welcome to My Kitchen Serenity!  I'm so glad you're here!  These baked lemon pepper wings are very juicy and full of lemon pepper flavor.   Let's talk about them and get to the recipe.

    You may know that I love all things lemon.  Lemon desserts, lemon entrees, etc.  I've always loved lemons.  And now, I'm glad to share with you this lemon pepper wings recipe.

    lemon pepper wings on white plate

    Why You'll Love This

    This recipe uses homemade lemon pepper seasoning.  Lemon zest is the key ingredient and when combined with crushed peppercorns creates a  fantastic BOLD flavor!  You'll remove the zest from fresh lemons and dry it out in the oven.  Then you'll grind it with black peppercorns with a spice grinder.

    Sure, you could use the pre-made lemon pepper seasoning and they would turn out fine.  But for this recipe, I encourage you to take a little extra time to prepare the homemade seasoning.  It is so worth it. 

    I always have enough lemon pepper seasoning left over for later and I've used it on pork chops as well.  These wings are quite addictive!

    Keto Wings 

    All of the ingredients in this recipe are keto-approved.  At 0 carbs per serving, this is a great high protein, low carb meal.  See the recipe card for nutritional information.

    baked lemon pepper wings on white plat

    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds Wings
    • 4-5 Lemons
    • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Tablespoons Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Black peppercorns

    Need another game day recipe to serve with these wings?  Try my Hearty Keto Chili Recipe.  A meat lover's dream meal!

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to warm (lowest setting).  Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    Prepare the lemon-pepper seasoning, by washing the lemons and pating dry. Remove zest from each lemon with a citrus zester.  A good zester will remove all the yellow and none of the bitter white layer. 

    Spread the zest in a thin layer on the parchment paper and place in the oven. After 20 minutes, remove pan from the oven and stir the zest around to make sure it's evenly drying. Return the zest to the oven bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until completely dry.  Remove dried lemon zest from the oven.  Set the oven temperature to 425°F.

    Add dried lemon zest to spice grinder or food processor along with salt and black peppercorns. Grind ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust the ratio of salt and pepper as desired.

    Combine chicken wings with olive oil and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon-pepper seasoning in a large bowl and toss until evenly coated.

    Arrange seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not overcrowd. Place baking sheet on center rack of preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. 

    Remove baking sheet from oven and turn each wing to ensure they cook evenly on all sides. Return to oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until wings are browned and crispy. 

    Remove from oven and serve immediately with sliced celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing, if desired.

    Storing Leftovers

    Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer to use BPA-free glass containers with locking lids.  Check out this 18-piece set of glass food storage containers with locking lids from Bayco, available now on Amazon.

    New to Keto?

    Are you new to keto and not exactly sure which foods are allowed?  May I suggest this handy 16 Foods to East on a Ketogentic Diet  from Healthline.  

    If you tried this delicious recipe, please be sure to let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

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    Lemon Pepper Wings

    The lemon pepper chicken wings are seasoned with homemade lemon pepper seasoning and baked in the oven.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 50 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 662kcal
    Author: Anne Clark

    Ingredients

    • 4 lbs Chicken wings, tips removed and patted dry
    • 4-5 Large lemons, zested
    • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns, crushed

    Instructions

    • Position oven rack to center position and preheat oven to warm (lowest setting).  Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • To prepare the lemon-pepper seasoning, wash the lemons and pat dry. Remove zest from each lemon with a citrus zester.  A good zester will remove all the yellow and none of the bitter white layer.
    • Spread the zest in a thin layer on the parchment paper and place in the oven. After 20 minutes, remove pan from oven and shake to make sure zest is drying evenly. Return to oven until thoroughly dried, approximately 25-30 minutes.
    • Remove dried lemon zest from the oven and increase oven temperature to 425°F.  Add dried lemon zest to spice grinder or food processor along with salt and black peppercorns. Grind ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust ratio of salt and pepper as desired.
    • In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with olive oil and 1 - 2 tablespoons of lemon-pepper seasoning and toss until evenly coated.
    • Arrange seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not overcrowd. Place baking sheet on center rack of preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. 
    • Remove baking sheet from oven and turn each wing to ensure they cook evenly on all sides. Return to oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until wings are browned and crispy. 
    • Remove from oven and serve immediately with sliced celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing, if desired. 
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1lb | Calories: 662kcal | Protein: 100g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 259mg

    If you try this recipe, let me know!  I'd love to hear from you.

    You may be interested in some of my other recipes:

    Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

    Low Carb Jambalaya

     

     

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