Hey y’all – today we’re talking about wings. But not just any wings. We’re talking crispy, juicy honey lemon pepper wings, packed with bold seasoning, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a luscious homemade ranch and blue cheese dip.
Let’s start with the dip, because this one is a show-stealer. Whenever I eat out, I have to ask for both ranch and blue cheese. So at home, I thought – why not marry the two? I mix mayonnaise and sour cream for the base, then add about two tablespoons of ranch seasoning and 2–3 tablespoons of crumbled blue cheese. The result? A rich, creamy, tangy dip that’s thick enough to hug every bite of wing.
Now for the wings themselves: I’m working with about 1.5 pounds of chicken wings. They’re seasoned with:
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1 packet of Sazón or seasoning salt
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons Old Bay or your favorite spice blend
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2 teaspoons lemon pepper
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1 egg for binding
For the breading, I combine 2/3 cup all-purpose flour with 1/3 cup cornstarch – that’s the secret to the extra crispy crust. Then I mix in 2 tablespoons of the ranch dip powder and a tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning for an extra flavor boost. Toss the wings thoroughly in the flour mixture, making sure they’re evenly and tightly coated.
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Let them rest for about 10 minutes to let that breading stick. Meanwhile, heat peanut oil to 365°F. Fry the wings for 8–10 minutes – or longer if you like them extra crispy like I do (10–12 minutes is my sweet spot).
While the wings are frying, let’s whip up that honey lemon glaze:
Melt half a stick of butter, stir in 1/3 cup honey and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Simple, sweet, and bright.
Once your wings are done and golden, drizzle that glaze over the top. Finish with a light dusting of ranch seasoning – not too salty, just enough to enhance every bite.
The meat pulls clean off the bone, y’all. The flavor? Next level. I haven’t even dipped them yet, and they’re already packed with layers – buttery, zesty, savory. But once you swipe it through that creamy ranch-blue cheese dip?
Game over.
Make these for your next game day or family get-together – I guarantee you’ll have people licking their fingers and asking for the recipe. Yes ma’am. Yes sir. So. Dang. Good.
