Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are zesty and crispy outside, and tender inside. Perfect for a small batch, or make more for a party.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Wings (separated into wings & flats)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder (or corn starch)
Optional
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Avocado Oil (or canola)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F while prepping the wings.
- Pat wings dry with a paper towel.2 pounds Chicken Wings
- Add the wings to a large bowl and drizzle with the canola oil (if using).1 ½ Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- In a small bowl mix together the lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and baking powder. Sprinkle over the wings. Toss the wings to evenly coat with seasonings.1 Tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- Add wings to a preheated air fryer basket in single layer (don't overcrowd) and cook at 400°F for 22 minutes turning once halfway through.
Notes
If you are using a salt-free lemon pepper seasoning add 1 teaspoon of flakey sea salt or kosher salt when adding seasonings.
Cook Time
Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your wings. If using all flats reduce cook time by 4 minutes.Lemon Butter Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Add garlic to the sauce. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally to help the flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust the flavors to your preference.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over your air-fried chicken wings right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal
