CRISPY Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings

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Pass me that Lemon Pepper Wet! These Crispy Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are juicy, seasoned well, and tossed in a lemon pepper butter sauce. These are a must-have at your next party! Trust me, one bite will have you hooked!

Lemon, Pepper, and Me!

When we’re talking wings, there are certain flavors that are a must at every single function. Lemon Pepper (specifically lemon pepper wet) is a flavor that I always need in my rotation. This flavor gained popularity very fast and almost every brand has some type of lemon pepper seasoning or sauce.

My Crispy Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are crazy good and will put you in a food coma! These wings were crispy and flavorful just on their own. But when I tossed them in my homemade lemon pepper butter sauce, I was in wing HEAVEN. Y’all have to try these wings before I end up eating them all!

MAKE THEM BAKED OR Deep Fried!

These wings are so easy and delicious. But, I know that not everyone has an air fryer. Baking or Deep Frying these wings requires a slightly different set of directions, but the flavor is just the same! Take a look below for steps to make these wings baked or deep fried.

Baked Wing Option:

• Remove the flour, cornstarch, and frying oil from the recipe.

• Heat the oven to 425°F.

• Add 1 tbsp of baking powder to the seasoning mix. Toss the wings in the seasoning. The baking powder will help to create crispy wings.

• Bake on a ½ sheet tray with a wire rack sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake or air-fry until crispy and fully cooked (about 20 - 25 minutes).

• Turn the wings occasionally to maximize their crispiness.

• Toss the wings in the sauce, garnish, and enjoy!

Deep-Fried Wing Option:

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavily weighted pot on medium-high heat.

• Toss the wings in oil and the seasoning mix.

• When the oil is ready to use (350 – 360°F), fry the wings in batches until crispy.

• Toss the wings in the heated sauce. Make sure they are fully coated in sauce. Drizzle with extra seasoning, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Crispy Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings Ingredients:

Okay now, let’s talk ingredients! These ingredients are very easy to find and use! You probably have a majority of them already in your pantry.

• Chicken Wings: You can either buy the wings whole and cut them yourself, or buy the party wings pre-cut. It is solely up to you. If you decide to buy frozen wings, make sure that they are fully thawed and dried before seasoning.

• Lemon Pepper Seasoning: You can’t have Lemon Pepper Wings without Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Use your favorite brand when making this recipe. Make sure to look at the sodium content. Some brands have a higher salt content.

• Seasoning Mix: You always should season both your chicken before you cook it! I used a basic seasoning mix of kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper.

• Unsalted Butter: The butter helps the seasoning to stick to the wings while adding some richness to the sauce. You can use salted butter, but be mindful that most lemon pepper seasonings are slightly higher in salt.  

• Minced Garlic: To add some additional flavor, I added some minced garlic. It works well with pretty much all butter-based sauces. Make sure to only use a small amount to not overpower the lemon pepper seasoning.

• Lemon Zest & Lemon Juice: To get as much lemon flavor, I used both fresh lemon zest and juice. They both add flavor and a lot of fragrance to the wings. 

• Ground Black Pepper: Some lemon pepper seasonings aren’t peppery enough in my opinion. To help offset that, have some extra ground black pepper on hand. Taste your sauce at the end and add some additional pepper if necessary. 

How to Make Crispy AIR-FRYER LEMON PEPPER Wings:

These wings are simple but full of flavor! One of these wings just wasn’t enough! Did I mention they’re easy to make and take no time at all?

The full written recipe is below, but here’s an overview.

• STEP 1: Preheat the Air-Fryer. Preheat the air-fryer to 400°F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper and a wire rack. Spray the wire rack with non-stick spray.

• STEP 2: Pat Dry the Wings. Pat dry the chicken wings to remove any excess moisture. Add the wings to a large bowl and coat with 2 tbsp of cooking oil.

• STEP 3: Season the Wings & Mix. Season the wings with kosher salt, lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and baking powder. Mix until all of the wings are fully seasoned.

• STEP 4: Cook the Wings. Place the wings in the air-fryer making sure to evenly space them apart. Air-fry the wings for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Halfway through the cooking process, flip the wings for even cooking.

• STEP 5: Make the Lemon Butter Sauce. While the wings are cooking, heat a skillet on medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the remaining ingredients and allow the sauce to simmer for 1 - 2 minutes until combined. Taste and add an additional ½ tsp of ground pepper if you desire more black pepper flavor.

• STEP 6: Toss the Wings in the Sauce & Serve! Remove the wings from the air-fryer. Dust some extra seasoning on top for some extra flavor if desired. Add the wings to a bowl and toss in the heated sauce until fully coated. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (i.e. ranch or blue cheese) and enjoy!

TRY OUT THESE OTHER WING RECIPES!

There is nothing like a delicious plate of chicken wings! They are the perfect appetizer or snack! There are so many different sauces and rubs to pair chicken wings that everyone can have what they like! I love a sauced wing, but a dry wing is always great too!

No matter how you like your wings, you can never go wrong with them!

Here are some other great wing recipes that I know you and your loved ones will love:

• STICKY GARLIC & HOISIN WINGS

•  WHISKEY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

• HONEY OLD BAY CHICKEN WINGS

• SPICY MANGO & LIME WINGS

I’d love to hear your feedback about this Crispy Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe! Leave me a message in the comments section below. Remember to share and enjoy! Follow Be Greedy Eats on Pinterest and Instagram as well!

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Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings

Yield 6 Servings

Author Aaron Dodson

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

25 Min

Total time

35 Min

Pass me that Lemon Pepper Wet! These Crispy Air-Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are juicy, seasoned well, and tossed in a lemon pepper butter sauce. These are a must-have at your next party! Trust me, one bite will have you hooked!

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

• 2 lbs – chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
• 2 tbsp – vegetable oil
• 1 tsp – kosher salt
• 2 tsp - lemon pepper seasoning, plus more for dusting
• 2 tbsp – onion powder
• 2 tbsp – garlic powder
• 2 tsp – paprika
• 2 tsp – ground black pepper
• 1 tsp - baking powder

Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce

• 1½ sticks - unsalted butter
• 1 tsp - garlic, minced
• 2 tsp - lemon zest
• ¼ cup - fresh lemon juice
• 2½ tsp - lemon pepper seasoning
• ¼ tsp - ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air-fryer to 400°F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper and a wire rack. Spray the wire rack with non-stick spray.
2. Pat dry the chicken wings to remove any excess moisture. Add the wings to a large bowl and coat with 2 tbsp of cooking oil.
3. Season the wings with kosher salt, lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and baking powder. Mix until all of the wings are fully seasoned.
4. Place the wings in the air-fryer making sure to evenly space them apart. Air-fry the wings for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Halfway through the cooking process, flip the wings for even cooking.
5. While the wings are cooking, heat a skillet on medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the remaining ingredients and allow the sauce to simmer for 1 - 2 minutes until combined. Taste and add an additional ½ tsp of ground pepper if you desire more black pepper flavor.
6. Remove the wings from the air-fryer. Dust some extra seasoning on top for some extra flavor if desired. Add the wings to a bowl and toss in the heated sauce until fully coated. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (i.e. ranch or blue cheese) and enjoy!

Notes

Baked Wing Option:

• Remove the flour, cornstarch, and frying oil from the recipe.
• Heat the oven to 425°F.
• Add 1 tbsp of baking powder to the seasoning mix. Toss the wings in the seasoning. The baking powder will help to create crispy wings.
• Bake on a ½ sheet tray with a wire rack sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake or air-fry until crispy and fully cooked (about 20 - 25 minutes).
• Turn the wings occasionally to maximize their crispiness.
• Toss the wings in the sauce, garnish, and enjoy!

Deep-Fried Wing Option:

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavily weighted pot on medium-high heat.
• Toss the wings in oil and the seasoning mix.
• When the oil is ready to use (350 – 360°F), fry the wings in batches until crispy.
• Toss the wings in the heated sauce. Make sure they are fully coated in sauce. Drizzle with extra seasoning, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

454 kcal

Fat (grams)

41 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

19 g

Carbs (grams)

8 g

Fiber (grams)

2 g

Net carbs

6 g

Sugar (grams)

1 g

Protein (grams)

17 g

Sodium (milligrams)

537 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

124 mg

• This recipe is seasoned to taste in certain steps. The nutritional facts listed above only account for the amounts listed in the ingredient section.
• Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used.

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