The lemon pepper spice is so simple to make with only 3 ingredients and a little prep, and it is delicious on all types of chicken recipes such as wings, thighs, tenders, and more!
Prep Time3 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time38 minutesmins
Course: Dressings, Sauce & Marinades
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh lemon, homemade lemon pepper, how to make lemon pepper seasoning, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, lemon pepper spice, recipe
Preheat the oven to the lowest setting. (170 degrees F) Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the lemon zest onto one section of the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, taking care there aren’t any clumps. Place the peppercorns on the sheet in another section, keeping them separated from the lemon.
Bake until the lemon is completely dry. Approximately 30-40 minutes. You will be able to tell because the color will deepen and it will be crunchy, not soft.
Transfer the peppercorns to a small food processor or spice grinder. Pulse them until they are finely ground.
Add in the dried lemon zest and salt and give a quick pulse to combine everything.