Tiffany Haney
Lemon pepper chicken wings are a delicious and easy meal to make in a crock pot. They're perfect for game days, Super Bowl parties, or a weeknight dinner. This dish combines the zesty flavour of citrus with peppery heat and can be made in a slow cooker or electric pressure cooker. The wings can be made crispier by broiling them in the oven after they're done cooking in the crock pot.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of Dish | Main course, appetizer, or finger food |
| Ideal For | Game days, Super Bowl, or weeknight dinners |
| Ingredients | Chicken wings, lemon, black pepper, lemon lime soda, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, ranch or blue cheese dressing |
| Equipment | Slow cooker/crock pot, baking sheet, oven, slotted spoon, colander, foil-lined sheet pan |
| Settings | Low setting for 3-4 hours or High setting for 2-3 hours |
| Oven Temperature | 350°F |
| Baking Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Broiling Time | 3-5 minutes |
| Storage | Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days |
| Notes | The wings will be very tender and may fall apart when removing from the slow cooker. Broiling is optional but recommended for crispness. |
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What You'll Learn
Preparing the wings
Once the wings are cooked, preheat your oven to 350°F. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the wings from the crockpot, being cautious as they will be very tender and prone to falling apart. Drain the wings in a colander, allowing all the juices to drip off.
Place the drained wings onto a foil-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning generously on both sides of the wings, ensuring they are completely covered. For extra crispiness, you can broil the wings in your oven for 3-5 minutes after seasoning, flipping them halfway through.
Finally, serve your lemon pepper wings with sides of fresh-cut celery, carrots, and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
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Cooking method
To cook lemon pepper wings in a crock pot, you'll first want to rinse and pat dry your wings. Then, place them into your slow cooker and pour a can of lemon-lime soda over them. Secure the lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the wings are no longer pink.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the wings from the slow cooker and drain them in a colander, allowing the juice to drip off. Be very careful during this step, as the wings will be very tender and prone to falling apart.
Place the drained wings onto a foil-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning onto both sides of the wings, ensuring they are completely covered. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of crispness.
If you want to make your wings extra crispy, you can finish them in the broiler for 3-5 minutes after baking. Just be sure to keep an eye on them, as they can go from crisp to burnt very quickly under the broiler.
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Cooking time and temperature
Lemon pepper chicken wings are best cooked on a low heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or until the wings are no longer pink. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165° Fahrenheit. If you are short on time, you can cook the wings on a high heat setting for 2 to 3 hours.
Once the wings are cooked, you can choose to broil them in the oven to make them crispy. Preheat the oven to 350° and place the wings on a foil-lined sheet pan. Broiling the wings for 3 to 5 minutes will make them crisp. You can choose to flip them halfway through the cooking time.
If you want to double the amount of wings, you will need to double the meat but not the butter. You may need to add a little cooking time.
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Adding the lemon pepper seasoning
Lemon pepper wings are a tasty treat, and you can make them in a crock pot or slow cooker. This method is healthier than frying, and the results are super tender wings with a crisp skin.
The key to getting the best lemon pepper wings is to add the seasoning after cooking. First, cook the wings, and then toss them in your chosen seasoning.
There are a few ways to add the lemon pepper flavour. You can buy lemon pepper seasoning from a grocery store, or you can make your own by combining lemon juice, lemon slices, and black pepper. If you want an authentic wing experience, you can buy the same seasonings used in popular wing restaurants, like Buffalo Wild Wings.
To make the lemon pepper seasoning stick to the wings, place the cooked wings on a foil-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle the wings generously on both sides with the seasoning, ensuring they are completely covered.
You can then choose to bake the wings in the oven for 10-15 minutes to make them extra crispy.
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Serving suggestions
Lemon pepper wings are a great dish to serve at parties, family gatherings, or as finger food. They can also be served as a meal or appetizer. For a restaurant-style experience, serve the wings with the same seasonings used by restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings.
For a complete meal, consider serving the wings with fresh-cut celery, carrots, and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. You can also serve the wings with Crockpot pinto beans, chicken pot pie, or chicken and dumplings.
If you want to add more wings to the crockpot, simply double or triple the recipe. You can also experiment with different flavors to cater to everyone's preferences. For example, you can make parmesan garlic wings or salt and vinegar wings.
For crispy wings, you can broil the chicken after it's done cooking. Place the wings on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler until they're crisp, usually around 3-5 minutes. You can also use an air fryer to achieve the same texture as Buffalo Wild Wings.
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