Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy air fryer lemon pepper wings tossed in buttery, tangy lemon pepper sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes with no flour or breading.
Servings: 3
Calories: 343kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings whole or separated into flats and drumettes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Lemon Pepper Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning homemade or store-bought
- Sea salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Combine the black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Season the wings: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and toss until evenly coated, using all of the mixture.
- Air fry the wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and drizzle with olive oil. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes per side, flipping halfway through. For extra crispy wings, cook for another 2–6 minutes, checking frequently. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F.
- Make the lemon pepper sauce: Stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning. Taste and add sea salt if needed, especially when using salt-free lemon pepper seasoning.
- Coat and serve: Toss the hot wings in the lemon pepper butter until coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Lemon pepper seasoning: California-style lemon pepper contains salt, while my homemade lemon pepper seasoning is salt-free. Taste the butter sauce and add sea salt only if needed.
- For crispy wings: Pat the chicken dry and cook in a single layer. Air fry for at least 12 minutes per side, adding a few minutes for extra crispy skin.
- Sauce just before serving: Toss the hot wings with lemon pepper butter at the end to preserve their crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg
