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lemon pepper wet
What does lemon pepper wet mean?
Wings dusted in lemon pepper, then dipped in or tossed with hot wing sauce so the seasoning goes wet instead of dry. An Atlanta-specific order — most associated with American Deli and J.R. Crickets. Donald Glover put it in front of the world via 'Atlanta' S1E2, but locals were ordering it for years.
"10 piece lemon pepper wet, fries hard, sweet tea."
Origin
Atlanta wing-shop ordering convention from the '90s/2000s; nationally exposed by the FX series 'Atlanta' (2016), specifically the 'Streets on Lock' episode.
Frequently asked questions
Is lemon pepper wet just sauce on top?
Not really — the move is the lemon pepper seasoning meeting hot sauce so the dry rub turns into a sticky, tangy glaze. Sauce on the side is not wet.
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