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National Chicken Wing Day

By Edited by: Elisa Posniack, Publisher, NW Bergen County, NJ July 7, 2025

DIY Wings at Home: Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Wings

No need to skip Wing Day if staying home is your jam. Whip up a batch of these bad boys and get the party started. These crispy chicken wings flavored with lemon and rosemary — plus a little kick from crushed red pepper — make for a perfect flavor combination.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. chicken wings, cut apart at joints, wing tips discarded
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 10 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, lemon juice, and oil. Toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  3. Arrange the chicken wings on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Top wings with lemon slices and rosemary, then season with crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake until the chicken meat is no longer pink and the skin is crispy, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy ... and don't forget the napkins!