Pepper and Salt Chicken Wings

By stancec44

Ingredients

• Wings:
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 tablespoon white peppercorns
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joints
• Peeled 3-inch celery sticks, for serving
• Lemon Cream
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 large scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Cream:
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the lemon juice, lemon zest and Tabasco; season with salt and pepper. Fold in the scallions and serve.
Make Ahead

The Lemon Cream can be refrigerated overnight. Add the scallions just before serving.


Wings:
Preheat the oven to 450°. Coarsely crush the black and white peppercorns in a mortar or use a heavy-bottomed skillet; stir in the salt. Put the chicken wings on a large baking sheet and toss with the pepper and salt. Roast on the top rack of the oven for 1 hour. Serve with celery sticks and the Lemon Cream.