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Wet Lemon Pepper Wing Sauce Recipe

Wet Lemon Pepper Wing Sauce Recipe

Olivia Brooks
Make restaurant-style wings at home with this Wet Lemon Pepper Wing Sauce Recipe made from butter, lemon juice, garlic, and bold pepper.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 122 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Microplane or zester
  • Citrus juicer (optional)
  • Large bowl for tossing wings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar or honey optional, balances acidity
  • Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Melt the Butter

  • Place butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Let it melt gently. Do not brown it.

Step 2: Add Flavor

  • Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and lemon pepper seasoning. Whisk until smooth.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the sauce. Add salt if needed. Add sugar if the lemon feels too sharp. Add heat if you like spice.

Step 4: Toss the Wings

  • Pour the hot sauce over freshly cooked wings. Toss until fully coated. Serve immediately.
Keyword Wet Lemon Pepper Wing Sauce Recipe