Our Hot Lemon Pepper Wings take the flavor up a notch with a kick of mild heat and zest. Enjoy our delicious take on this combination of classic flavors.

Lemon pepper wet This version of the dish was invented at the American Deli in Atlanta. Other versions of this dish involve coating the wings with butter or buffalo sauce and tossing them in dry lemon pepper seasoning.

whole pepperoncini peppers Our signature whole pepperoncini peppers are subtly sweet, medium-heat chilies grown in the Mediterranean regions. They're packed in our tangy brine, and served on the side in every Papa John's Pizza box.

Beyond the heat, there was a definite tangy, zesty, lemony quality. Basically, it was similar to Buffalo sauce except with lemon instead of vinegar (I remember their Buffalo wings not being as spicy though...). The wings were average in size and fairly juicy inside.

When mature, Hot Lemon chile peppers have a fruity flavor with prominent notes of lemongrass and citrus. The peppers are spicy and contain a direct, intense heat with a steady, tingling burn, but over time, the heat dissipates and does not linger.

A rare Peruvian heirloom, this adorable little dynamo packs a powerfully big punch at~drum roll please~30,000 to 50,000 Scoville heat units! Its productive plants grow up to 2' tall with a plentiful adornment of bright lemon-yellow fruits. Its strong heat is tempered with a smoother, citrus-spice flavor when cooked.

Lemon Pepper Wings in Pop Culture Undoubtedly the biggest impact came from the second episode of Donald Glover's hit show Atlanta.

Lemons and pepper both originate in India, each dating back to antiquity. While it is unclear when the combination of these spices was first used, it is known that Lemon pepper is a common flavoring in modern-day Indian cuisine.

Aside from maybe peanut butter and jelly, there are few food pairings that are quite as iconic as a Papa John's pizza and the pepperoncini pepper that's always served on the side. Some may deem that hyperbolic, but for those who've spent years ordering delivery, it's a mainstay.

Capsicum annuum It gets it's name for it's popular use on pizza. Plants can be very productive and grows as tall as 3 feet. Peppers have almost no heat to a mild jalapeno type heat and get to 3.5 inches and turn to this mahogany deep red color when ripe and can get a cracking effect.

Lemon pepper is a spice blend derived from dried lemon zest and crushed black pepper. This simple combination offers a burst of fresh lemon flavor mixed with the floral zing of black pepper.

In my own home kitchen, lemon pepper's brightness and versatility makes it an absolute staple. Many lemon pepper fans insist that the best blends are made at home, with freshly grated lemon zest and cracked black pepper.

Heat Level: 3 - medium hot. Grower Information: This heirloom from Ecuador produces fruit that ripens to yellow, but are also very flavorful when green. The skin is tender and the aroma is spicy with a hint of pine woods. As hot as any Cayenne, these peppers are best used fresh in sauces or for drying.

Lemon pepper (also called lemon pepper seasoning) is a seasoning made from granulated lemon zest and cracked black peppercorns. The lemon zest is mashed with the pepper to allow the citrus oil to infuse into the pepper.