Whether for watching the Big Game or entertaining a crowd, these Lemon-Garlic Chicken Wings are a delicious, easy to make addition! Baked with a special trick to ensure they are moist, juice with irresistible crisp skin!
With the Big Game coming up the cyberwaves are full of fabulous ‘football food’. Dips, juicy burgers and hot dogs, grilling, and mouthwatering appetizers. One of my favorites has to be chicken wings. I’m partial to Hot Wings with blue cheese dressing (like the ingredients in this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna recipe which is also great for a crowd) but I also love these Baked Sesame Wings with Thai Dipping Sauce too. I haven’t made wings in awhile and the time seemed perfect for these Lemon-Garlic Chicken Wings.
My original inspiration for these wings was from a PF Changs dish, Lemon Chicken. I don’t know why it popped to mind but it does from time to time. It used to be on their gluten-free menu but was remixed and now is off limits for my crew. The chicken had a wonderful texture (which I’ve learned if from being deep fried) and a bright lemon flavor in a thick sauce.
I did not want to fry these wings for the extra calories and the mess. Baking chicken wings is a great way to make them especially with a trick I use (which I use with chicken thighs like these Salt and Pepper Chicken Thighs).
Instead of baking them directly on a baking sheet, I insert a rack onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake them on that. The additional air flow underneath the chicken cooks all sides nicely, lets excess marinade drip into the pan below and the skin side (facing up) to crisp wonderfully during the cooking.
I had originally toyed with making a dipping sauce for these wings but in the end decided against it. I am in love with their texture, juiciness, and flavor as they are. The lemon and garlic flavors are more subtle so you won’t get any ‘OH they’re LEMON’ flavor comments that can come with tangy lemon recipes. I did serve them with lemon wedges for those wanting to perk up the lemon flavor however.
I will warn you. Mine barely made it out of the kitchen before they were devoured! Keep your hands clear of the hungry crowd!
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Jeni Hawkins says
Ahhhhh! I need to try using the cooking rack like you did! That would definitely help them from sticking too!
Toni Dash says
It really works great!
Jeanette says
I was just looking for a good chicken recipe! Chicken can be so blah so I’m always trying to find someway to make it taste better. I will definitely be trying this.
Amy Desrosiers says
I feel the same way! I am excited that I stumbled across these because the flavors seem like a homerun!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look so good! I’m going to make up a big batch of these for the Super Bowl. I know they’ll go fast!
Colleen Lanin says
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! One of my favorite things about wings is how many wonderful flavors can go with them. I can’t wait to try this.
Jen Rattie says
OMG, you are a genius! Putting a rack in the pan to keep the wings crispier is the best idea I’ve heard in a long time. I can’t wait to try this.
Pam Wattenbarger says
These wings look great. Lemon garlic is probably one of my favorite flavor combinations and it’s great for guests who want wings but don’t want them spicy.
Melissa says
These look delicious and look pretty easy to make too! Definitely going on my menu plan!
Marcie W. says
We love chicken wings around here and even my kids are big fans. I plan to incorporate the rack trick next time!
Olivia S Douglass says
We make so much chicken for dinner and I’m always looking for some new recipes to try. This one has been added to my list, yum!
Amy Desrosiers says
I am a sucker for a yummy chicken recipes. These wings look amazingly delicious!
Ann Bacciaglia says
Chicken wings are one of my favorites. I will have to try my rack like this next time. These look so yummy I wish I could have some right now.
Claudia Krusch says
Oh my these Lemon Garlic Chicken Wings look so delicious and easy to make. I know they will be a big hit with my family. I can not wait to give this recipe a try.
gingermommyrants says
I am always looking for new ways to make chicken wings. These will be perfect for the big game. I will have to try them out this week. The rack is a great idea.
Dawn McAlexander says
These would be perfect for game day. I know my husband would be salivating for these and, just like yours, they probably won’t make it out of the kitchen.
Tara says
I’ll have to try using a rack next time I bake wings. I haven’t tried lemon garlic wings yet. I can’t wait.
My Teen Guide says
This is really looks good and fantastic! I’m gonna make this today, I’m pretty sure that my family would love it.
Dana Vento says
My husband is really craving for chicken wings, I’m sure that your recipe will be perfect.
Nancy Polanco says
Oh my word, this looks amazing! I will have to try these. Two of my favourite flavours!
Melissa says
We are big fans of any recipes that include lemon and garlic. This dish looks absolutely delish~
lucky patcher 6.2.4 says
i’m going to make up a big batch ocf these for the Super Bowl. I
Rosey says
I like that they have garlic. Perfect for game day!