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Wingstop Lemon Pepper

Bright citrus and cracked pepper on a dry, crisp finish. An easy first pick.

Dry rub

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Flavor type
Dry rub
Heat (editorial)
Mild
Availability
Core menu

“Zesty lemon and cracked black pepper, the iconic dry rub fans know and love.”

What Lemon Pepper tastes like

Lemon Pepper is a dry seasoning, so the wing stays crisp instead of getting coated in sauce. It is salty, tangy and peppery with very little burn, which is why it works as a first order and as a pairing next to a hotter flavor. Wingstop built a whole September 2026 limited-time trio around it.

Tasting notes and heat level are our editorial opinion.

Best for

  • First-time orders
  • Pairing with a hot flavor
  • Crispy wing fans

Lemon Pepper tasting notes

  • Bright lemon zest up front
  • Cracked black pepper and salt on a dry, crisp coating
  • Very little heat, so the citrus stays the star

Editorial opinion, not an official Wingstop description.

Best sides & dips to pair with Lemon Pepper

Salty, tangy wings want something creamy or starchy to balance them. Ranch softens the pepper; fries soak up the seasoning.

Sides

  • Seasoned Fries
  • Cajun Fried Corn

Dips

  • Ranch

Pairings are our editorial suggestions. See the full list on the menu page.

Lemon Pepper calories by menu item

Lemon Pepper nutrition and allergens by menu item
ItemCaloriesProteinSodiumAllergens listed
Classic wingper wing12010 g210 mgSoy, Celery
Boneless wingper piece1104 g290 mgWheat, Soy, Celery
Tenderper tender20010 g620 mgWheat, Soy, Celery
Chicken sandwicheach85032 g2,320 mgWheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy, Celery

Lemon Pepper FAQ

Is Wingstop Lemon Pepper spicy?

We rate Lemon Pepper "Mild" on our editorial heat scale, which is our own guide rather than an official Wingstop rating.

Is Lemon Pepper a dry rub or a sauce?

Lemon Pepper is a dry rub.

How many calories are in a Lemon Pepper wing?

120 calories per classic wing and 110 per boneless piece, according to Wingstop's April 2025 nutrition guide.

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