Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
These crispy air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings are packed with zesty flavor and a buttery finish. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or game day treat without the mess of deep frying.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Small saucepan
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings split and tips removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and zest.
- Toss cooked wings in the lemon pepper butter sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 4 servings):
- Calories: 310
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg