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    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings

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    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are just a little bit spicy and a whole lot of delicious! They are easy to make, only 4 ingredients are needed to create these flavorful, buttery, and crispy air fryer chicken wings. #airfryer #chickenwings via @vegetarianmamma
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    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are just a little bit spicy and a whole lot of delicious! They are easy to make, only 4 ingredients are needed to create these flavorful, buttery, and crispy air fryer chicken wings. #airfryer #chickenwings via @vegetarianmamma

    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are just a little bit spicy and a whole lot of delicious! They are easy to make, only 4 ingredients are needed to create these flavorful, buttery, and crispy air fryer chicken wings.

    closeup of a plate of lemon pepper chicken wings.

    AIR FRYER LEMON PEPPER WINGS RECIPE

    Air Fryer chicken wings are often one of the first things that people make in their air fryers. I think it's because we all love chicken wings, but don't want to make the mess that happens when deep frying them!

    Luckily, Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings require no deep frying, just some time in the air fryer and a few simple ingredients. You'll love this variation on Air Fryer Chicken wings because it's buttery, light, and just a little bit spicy.

    ingredients needed to make lemon pepper chicken wings, including raw chicken wings, spices, and butter

    INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER LEMON PEPPER WINGS

    Chicken Wings - This recipe makes about 3 pounds of wings. Trim your wings to separate the drumettes and flats.

    Unsalted Butter - Melted butter creates the delicious sauce for our wings.

    Lemon Pepper Seasoning - Typically this seasoning blend includes lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. If yours is salt free, add salt to taste.

    Chopped Parsley - This adds a bright flavor and a beautiful contrasting color.

    If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

    Photo Collage of six steps needed to make air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings

    HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER LEMON PEPPER WINGS

    1. Preheat your air fryer.
    2. Dry chicken wings with paper towels, and place in the air fryer.
    3. Cook as directed, shaking every 10 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile, make lemon pepper sauce by combining the butter and lemon pepper seasoning. Whisk well.
    5. Place the cooked wings in a large bowl and pour the lemon pepper sauce over them, then toss to coat.
    6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

    Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165F.

    These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

    a plate of lemon pepper chicken wings. a hand is picking up a flat wing.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH LEMON PEPPER AIR FRYER WINGS

    These wings are amazing served as finger food for a football party or family event. Serve them with ranch or BBQ sauce in case people want to dip, although these lemon pepper wings really don't need any extra flavor.

    Pair Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings with Frozen Air Fryer Onion Rings and Air Fryer French Fries for a killer party platter.

    AIR FRYER LEMON PEPPER WINGS FROM FROZEN

    This recipe was developed using fresh chicken wings, but if you'd like (or if you just forgot to thaw them) you can start with frozen wings.

    To cook frozen chicken wings, we'll air fry at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time. This will vary based on your air fryer model, but I recommend 380F for 30 minutes for frozen chicken wings.

    Once your wings are cooked, just add the sauce and you're all set!

    CAN YOU FILL THE AIR FRYER WITH WINGS?

    You may be tempted to put the entire 3 pounds of chicken wings in the air fryer basket, but please do not. For maximum crisp on your chicken wings, you want to air fry them in a single layer. Do not stack the wings up, or they will never be crispy.

    Do your wings in batches. If needed, keep the previous batches in a warm oven until ready to serve. I like to just eat them as they come out!

    a plate of air fryer chicken wings with lemon pepper sauce, next to an air fryer

    DO I ADD BAKING POWDER OR BAKING SODA FOR AIR FRYER WINGS? WHAT ABOUT FLOUR?

    Actually, you do NOT need to add baking powder or baking soda to your air fryer wings. You don't need to add flour either.

    The internet is buzzing with recommendations to add powders to wings in the air fryer, but it's truly not necessary to get crispy, browned wings. Cooking the wings at a high temperature, cooking in a single layer, and shaking to ensure even cooking is the best way to do that.

    chicken wings in a bowl with lemon pepper sauce being poured on.

    The recipe should work in other air fryers. This recipe was created and photographed in a Hamilton Beach Air Fryer.

    If you have an OVEN STYLE air fryer, you may need to add 1-3 minutes of additional cook time.

    Keep in mind that each air fryer runs differently, it is important to check your food often.

    MORE AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPES

    We love making chicken wings in our air fryer! Try Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings or make this Air Fryer Chicken Wing Dry Rub.

    Have you tried making a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer yet? We have, and it's delicious!

    Air Fryer Fried Chicken is hard to resist, and so easy to make.

    air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings on a plate with a title over the image.

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    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings

    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are just a little bit spicy and a whole lot of delicious! Only 4 ingredients are needed to create these flavorful, buttery, and crispy air fryer chicken wings.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time29 mins
    Total Time29 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: air fryer lemon pepper wings
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 906kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs. Chicken Wings dried, cut into drumettes and flats
    • 5 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
    • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper Seasoning
    • Chopped Parsley

    Instructions

    • Preheat your Air Fryer (if recommended in the manual) to 380F/193C.
    • Place the paper towel-dried chicken wings in the basket and insert it into the air fryer. Cook the wings for 24 minutes at 380F/193C, shaking the basket every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
    • When the time is up, shake the basket, increase the temperature to 400F/204C, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining wings in batches as necessary.
    • While wings are cooking, make your lemon pepper sauce. In a small bowl, combine the butter and lemon pepper seasoning, whisking well.
    • Place the cooked wings in a large bowl and pour the lemon pepper sauce over them, then toss to coat.
    • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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    Notes

    • If cooking frozen wings, cook at 400F for 30 minutes, shaking or stirring every ten minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 906kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1002IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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