Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Wings coated in a zesty lemon pepper seasoning, enhanced with a buttery honey lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick snack or appetizer, these wings are air fried to perfection, delivering a deliciously tangy and savory taste with less oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjusted for sauce)
Instructions
- Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly using paper towels to ensure crispiness. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Season the Wings: Add olive or avocado oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and kosher salt to the wings. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer at 390℉ (200℃) for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring it is ready for cooking.
- Cook the Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket every 5 minutes to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare the Sauce: While wings cook, stir together melted butter or ghee, honey, finely grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt in a bowl until well combined and warm.
- Serve: Serve the air-fried chicken wings alongside the lemon pepper dipping sauce, or toss the wings in a bit of the sauce before plating for extra flavor.
Notes
- Ensure wings are patted dry for maximum crispiness.
- Shake the basket multiple times during air frying for even cooking.
- Adjust honey amount in sauce to taste for sweetness preference.
- Use ghee instead of butter for a dairy-free option if desired.
- Leftover sauce can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
