Papa Johns Hot Lemon Pepper Wings: nutrition and allergens
Papa Johns lists the Hot Lemon Pepper Wings in 5 sizes, from 960 calories (8 wings, 1 order) to 5,980 calories (50 wings, 1 order). The 8 wings has 67 g fat, 8 g carbohydrate, 75 g protein and 2,680 mg sodium per serving (1 order).
Papa Johns describes it as “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. Includes your choice of dipping sauce.”
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | 8 wings | 16 wings | 24 wings | 32 wings | 50 wings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 order | 1 order | 1 order | 1 order | 1 order |
| Calories | 960 | 1,910 | 2,870 | 3,830 | 5,980 |
| Total fat (g) | 67 86% | 134 172% | 201 258% | 268 344% | 419 537% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 17 85% | 35 175% | 52 260% | 69 345% | 108 540% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 235 78% | 470 157% | 705 235% | 935 312% | 1,465 488% |
| Sodium (mg) | 2,680 117% | 5,360 233% | 8,040 350% | 10,730 467% | 16,760 729% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 8 3% | 17 6% | 25 9% | 33 12% | 52 19% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 75 150% | 151 302% | 226 452% | 302 604% | 472 944% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Papa Johns’ published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Papa Johns does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the 8 wings size is high in protein (150%), sodium (117%), fat (86%), saturated fat (85%) and cholesterol (78%) and is low in carbohydrate and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Papa Johns nutrition calculator.
Allergens
Papa Johns’ allergen information lists no allergen as an ingredient of the Hot Lemon Pepper Wings. It may also contain tree nuts through shared equipment or preparation.
| Milk | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | May contain |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Papa Johns says most of its menu is made to order and it cannot guarantee any item is free of the major allergens because of possible cross-contact in its kitchens, and it takes no responsibility for guests with food allergies. Its chart covers the nine major allergens; per-item flags in "May contain" combine two marks the chain uses: produced or stored in a facility that handles the allergen, and may contain or made on the same production lines. The information is based on its standard U.S. recipes, and recipes, ingredients and suppliers can change.
Other items in Wings at Papa Johns
By calories (8 wings), the Hot Lemon Pepper Wings ranks 11 of 12 in Papa Johns’ Wings section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Unsauced Boneless Wings10 wings | 590 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings10 wings | 600 |
| Buffalo Boneless Wings10 wings | 630 |
| Honey Chipotle Boneless Wings10 wings | 630 |
| BBQ Boneless Wings10 wings | 640 |
| Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings10 wings | 680 |
| Unsauced Roasted Wings8 wings | 810 |
| Buffalo Wings8 wings | 840 |
| BBQ Wings8 wings | 880 |
| Honey Chipotle Wings8 wings | 900 |
| Hot Lemon Pepper Wings8 wings | 960 |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings8 wings | 1,040 |
Nutrition for all 12 items in Wings at Papa Johns
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Chicken wings at other chains
Papa Johns is one of 6 chains on this site that sell chicken wings. Of the 37 at other chains, every one has fewer calories than the Hot Lemon Pepper Wings (8 wings), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Naked - Traditional Bone-In Wing | 80 |
| Pizza Hut Cajun Rub - Traditional Bone-In Wing | 80 |
| Pizza Hut Lemon Pepper Rub - Traditional Bone-In Wing | 80 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Atomic | 90 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Cajun | 90 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Original Hot | 90 |
| Wingstop Classic Wings - Plain | 90 |
| KFC Hot & Spicy Wings | 90 |
Compare all chicken wings side by side (38 items at 6 chains)
Sources
- 1 Papa Johns, Papa Johns Nutritional Details: Wings Covers nutrition and menu · Internet Archive copy, January 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Papa Johns, Papa Johns Allergen Guide Covers allergens · Revised March 2026; Internet Archive copy, September 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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