EASY Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Wings
Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy wings seasoned with bold lemon pepper and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings separated into flats and drumettes
- 4 –5 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 –3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill for indirect cooking to 425°F (218°C).
- Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels.
- Coat the wings generously with the lemon pepper seasoning until evenly covered.
- Arrange the wings over indirect heat and close the grill lid.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (79°C).
- Move the wings over direct heat and grill for about 1 minute per side to develop crispy, lightly charred skin.
- Continue cooking any wings that have not yet reached 175°F.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Transfer the Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken Wings to a large bowl and drizzle with the lemon butter mixture.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for extra citrus flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon pepper seasoning to your taste.
- Finish with grated lemon zest for extra freshness.
- Pair with grilled vegetables, coleslaw, corn on the cob, or potato salad.
- Leftover wings make an excellent next-day lunch.