Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Wings seasoned with zesty lemon pepper, tossed in a tangy honey-lemon butter sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick, healthy, and delicious appetizer or snack that serves 4.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1 pound chicken wings (about 10 wings), wingette and drummette separated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Lemon Pepper Sauce
- ¼ cup melted butter or ghee
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from half the zested lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Prep the Wings: Preheat your air fryer to 390℉ (200℃) for 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly using paper towels to ensure crispiness. Place the wings in a large mixing bowl, then toss them evenly with olive or avocado oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and kosher salt.
- Air Fry the Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time. For even cooking and extra crispiness, shake and toss the basket every 5 minutes during cooking.
- Prepare the Lemon Pepper Sauce: While the wings are cooking, combine the melted butter, honey, finely grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth sauce.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken wings with the lemon pepper dipping sauce on the side. Alternatively, toss the wings lightly in some of the sauce before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure wings are patted completely dry before seasoning.
- You can adjust the amount of honey in the sauce to taste for sweetness.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best citrus flavor.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model; check wings for doneness and crispness as needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
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