Creamy Lemon Chicken Wings

Ingredients
For the wings
2 lb (1 kg) chicken wings
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
For the creamy lemon sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of cayenne or white pepper
For garnish
Fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Prepare the wings
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat wings dry and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Bake
Arrange wings on a baking rack over a tray.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
(Air fryer option: 380°F / 190°C for 22–25 minutes)
Make the lemon cream sauce
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Coat or serve as dip
Toss hot wings lightly in the sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping (like in the photo).
Finish & serve
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Tips
For extra crispiness, broil wings for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Love garlic? Add roasted garlic to the sauce.
Want heat? Mix a little hot sauce into the lemon cream.