1️⃣ Marinate the wing flats in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour or overnight for tender, flavorful wings.
2️⃣ Combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Coat each wing thoroughly with this flour mixture. For extra crunch, lightly mist the wings with water and coat them again.
3️⃣ Heat oil to 350°F and fry the wings in small batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Let them drain on a rack or paper towels.
4️⃣ Prepare the honey lemon pepper glaze by mixing honey, lemon juice, melted butter, and ground black pepper in a saucepan over low heat. Add lemon zest for extra brightness.
5️⃣ Drizzle the glaze generously over the fried wings, ensuring every wing is coated in the sweet and tangy sauce.
6️⃣ Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, flavorful perfection of these honey lemon pepper wings!