Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set it aside.
Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Toss the chicken wings in the mixture until completely coated.
Add the garlic, olive oil, parmesan, almonds, lemon pepper seasoning, and zest to the wings. Toss to combine.
Place the chicken wings on the baking sheet. Pour any remaining lemon pepper mixture over them.
Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven, turn them over, and baste them with the cooking juices. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through. Chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce: combine the melted butter, cayenne pepper, parsley, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix until well combined. Set it aside.
Remove the chicken wings from the oven. Transfer them to a heat-safe bowl and pour the prepared sauce over them. Toss until well coated.
Garnish with a bit of shredded parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Chicken Wings: I used fresh (not frozen) chicken wings, but you can also use frozen chicken wings. However, frozen wings will take longer to cook through, about 15 more minutes or so.
For crispier skin, I suggest arranging the chicken wings on a baking sheet the night before. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
Precut wings: To save some time, you can look for chicken wings that have the wingettes and drumettes already separated.
Almonds: In this recipe, I used roasted sliced almonds and then pulsed them a few times in my food processor. If you don't have a food processor, place the almonds in a ziplock bag, seal the bag, and crush them with a rolling pin or a skillet.
Air Fryer Method: Cook the wings at 400˚F for 16 to 20 minutes or until cooked through, turning them over halfway through cooking.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Side Dish, Side Dish/Appetizer