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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Carolina Gomez

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer / Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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)

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Small saucepan
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed).
  5. Air fry for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and zest.
  7. Toss cooked wings in the lemon pepper butter sauce until evenly coated.
  8. 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