Lemon Pepper Wings

Instructions

1. Prepare the wings
   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This is crucial for achieving crispy skin. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the baking powder and salt until evenly coated. The baking powder helps the skin crisp up in the oven.
2. Arrange for baking
   Place a rack on a baking sheet and arrange the wings in a single layer. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour or overnight. This helps dry out the skin for maximum crispiness.
3. Preheat and bake
   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the wings for 20 minutes, then flip them over and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
4. Prepare the lemon pepper sauce
   While the wings are baking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Whisk until well combined.
5. Toss with sauce
   When the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the lemon pepper sauce over the hot wings and toss until evenly coated. The heat from the wings will help the flavors of the sauce penetrate the meat.
6. Serve
   Transfer the wings to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley if using, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra citrus kick.