Crockpot Lemon Pepper Wings (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy chicken wings cooked with lemon, butter, and spices, slow cooked for tenderness and crisped broiler-finished.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
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3 lbs fresh or fully thawed chicken wings
→ Citrus
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
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1 tbsp lemon zest
→ Seasonings
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1/8 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
→ Fat
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Garnish
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1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional)
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Lemon slices for serving (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Place chicken wings directly into the slow cooker. Pour over fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest. Add unsalted butter, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cover with lid.
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Cook wings on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours until wings are tender and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Preheat your oven broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or brush with butter to prevent sticking.
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Transfer wings to the prepared baking sheet. Brush wings with the lemon-butter sauce from the slow cooker, then sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning on both sides. Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping and basting halfway through, until skin is golden and crisp.
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Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces such as ranch or lemon aioli.
# Helpful Hints:
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Use a large enough slow cooker to allow even cooking. Avoid overcrowding.
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Fresh lemon juice and zest elevate the flavor, providing bright citrus notes absent in bottled juice.
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Broiling crisps the skin and intensifies the lemon pepper flavor.