Crispy Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Wings
on Jan 23, 2020, Updated Aug 11, 2025
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Savor Crispy Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Wings—juicy, zesty, and perfectly seasoned for a healthier, flavorful snack!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Craving incredibly crispy chicken wings without the mess of deep-frying? Look no further! These baked lemon garlic chicken wings are so crispy, you’ll swear they were fried. The secret? A simple, powerful ingredient that you probably already have in your pantry: baking powder.
This recipe delivers perfectly golden, crunchy wings bursting with a bright, zesty lemon and savory garlic flavor. They’re easy to make and are perfect for a game day snack, a party appetizer, or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredient List
- Chicken Wings– whole or drumettes and flats
- Baking Powder– the key to achieving that irresistible crunch
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice– you can use fresh or from a squeeze bottle
- Ghee– has a high smoke point and a rich, buttery flavor that complements the lemon and garlic perfectly.
Step By Step
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top.
- Pat your chicken wings dry (the dryer they are, the crispy they will get!). Then place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 Tbsp lemon zest and stir to combine.
- Pour the spice mixture over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the wings, spread out evenly, on the cooling rack and bake for 30 minutes, flip them all, then bake for another 20-30 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine 1 tsp garlic powder, lemon juice, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ cup melted ghee and stir to combine.
- Place cooked wings in a large bowl and add ghee mixture on top. Toss to coat the wings.
- Serve with veggies!
Pro Tip
- Use a wire rack: Elevating the wings allows for better air circulation and prevents them from getting soggy.
Frequently Asked Question
Do I need to use the baking soda?
- Baking powder is the key to achieving that irresistible crunch. When mixed with salt and tossed with the wings, it raises the skin’s pH, which helps it brown and get extra crispy as it bakes. It also creates tiny air bubbles, which results in a lighter, crispier texture. Don’t worry, you won’t taste it—it simply works its magic to transform the texture.
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Crispy Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tsp baking powder**
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Sauce:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup ghee, melted
- Serve with: Celery, carrots, bell peppers & ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top.
- Pat your chicken wings dry (the dryer they are, the crispy they will get!). Then place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 Tbsp lemon zest and stir to combine.
- Pour the spice mixture over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the wings, spread out evenly, on the cooling rack and bake for 30 minutes, flip them all, then bake for another 20-30 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine 1 tsp garlic powder, lemon juice, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ cup melted ghee and stir to combine.
- Place cooked wings in a large bowl and add ghee mixture on top. Toss to coat the wings.
- Serve with veggies!
Notes
- **To make these paleo, make your own baking powder by combining 2 tablespoons cream of tartar, 1 tablespoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- You can use butter instead of ghee.
YUM YUM YUM who couldn’t love these! So great!
These were good! Loved how crispy they got
The *ONLY* chicken wing recipe I make now!! Even my mostly vegetarian (lol) husband just LOVES these. They’re so easy to make, we make them when the mood strikes (no need for a big sporting event anymore) and are way better than any wings we’d get from takeout. 10/10 will make again (oh wait, we’ve already made them 3 times!!)
That is great!! They really are perfect for any occasion!
So good! This was my first time making wings. I had received some in a ButcherBox order and wasn’t sure what to do. My husband and I were both skeptical about homemade wings, but this recipe was perfect! Crispy and delicious wings!
So awesome!!
Made these for the first time today. I am not usually a wings fan but these were fantastic! Will definitely make again.
They are so good, agreed!!
These wings are AMAZING and super easy to make. The lemon garlic flavor is ON. POINT.
Awesome!
Help! I accidentally used baking SODA instead of baking powder. Is it totally ruined?! Ha!
Oooo I have no idea I haven’t tried that!
It actually turned out ok! Super crispy and delicious, ha!
My boyfriend was in heaven with these wings. Our oven is out of commision so we made them in the airfryer and they turned out nice and crispy.
That is great!
Finally made these tonight and OHMMYYYY they are so freakin delicious!!! They are so crispy and the flavor is awesome! I love how 5 simple ingredients + chicken can make something so yummy!!!
I can’t wait to make them again & double the recipe cause I’ll need double the yum!!
Great!!
These are so good, my 4 and 8 year old love these. They are easy to make and come out so crispy. Thank you for creating healthy delicious recipes for our families to enjoy and love!
i forgot to mark this as a 5 star recipe–make it and you will not be sorry.
Thanks!!