If you’re craving a crispy, juicy, and zesty treat, these Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings will become your new favorite! Made in the air fryer in just 20 minutes, these wings are coated in a flavorful lemon butter sauce that’s both tangy and buttery. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or as the main dish, these wings are sure to impress your taste buds!

Method

Start by preparing the chicken wings. In a large mixing bowl, add the washed and patted-dry chicken wings. Then, sprinkle in the lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, baking powder, and cornflour. Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together, making sure each wing is coated evenly with the seasoning mixture. This step is crucial because it gives the wings their zesty, crispy texture once they’re cooked.

Next, it’s time to cook the wings. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Lightly spray the air fryer tray with cooking oil to prevent the wings from sticking. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket, leaving enough space between each piece to ensure they cook evenly. Once arranged, give the wings another light spray of oil to help them crisp up. Cook the wings for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they become golden and crispy on both sides. After the cooking cycle finishes, check that the wings are fully cooked by using a meat thermometer—the internal temperature should reach 75°C (165°F).

While the wings are cooking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the lemon juice and lemon pepper seasoning, stirring to combine. If you like a little extra spice, you can also add cracked black pepper at this stage. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 2 minutes to blend all the flavors together. After simmering, remove the pan from the heat and set the sauce aside.Once the wings are perfectly crispy and cooked through, transfer them to a large bowl. Toss the wings in the lemon butter sauce, making sure each wing is evenly coated with the zesty, buttery sauce. And just like that, your crispy, juicy lemon pepper chicken wings are ready to be served!

Necessary Tools

Air fryer
Large mixing bowl
Pan for melting butter
Tongs or spatula
Measuring spoons
Serving bowl

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings: Zesty, Crispy, and Full of Flavor!

Recipe by Troy Jorge

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Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

1kg Chicken wings, washed and patted dry
1 tbsp Baking powder
1 tbsp Cornflour
1 tbsp Lemon pepper seasoning
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
Cooking oil spray
For the sauce:
3 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Lemon pepper seasoning
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions

Start by preparing the chicken wings. In a large bowl, add the washed and patted-dry chicken wings. Next, sprinkle in the lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, baking powder, and cornflour. Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together, making sure all the wings are evenly coated. This mix of seasonings will give the wings that zesty, crispy bite you’re looking for!
Now, it’s time to cook the wings. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Lightly spray the air fryer tray with oil to prevent sticking. Place the wings in the air fryer basket, making sure there’s some space between them for even cooking. Give the wings another light spray of oil. Cook the wings for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they’re golden and crispy on all sides. Once the cooking cycle is done, check that the wings are cooked through by making sure the internal temperature is 75°C (165°F).
While the wings are cooking, it’s time to prepare the sauce. In a pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and black pepper (if using). Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set the sauce aside.
Once the wings are cooked to perfection, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the wings and toss them well to make sure every wing is coated in the sauce. Your crispy, zesty lemon pepper wings are ready to enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to coat the wings evenly with the seasoning mixture. If you don’t coat them well, they may not become as crispy.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Give the wings enough space to crisp up evenly on all sides.
Make sure to check the wings for doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 75°C (165°F) to ensure they’re fully cooked.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these crispy lemon pepper wings with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Pair them with a fresh green salad to balance out the zesty flavors.
These wings also go great with crispy fries or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Fun Fact

Did you know that lemon pepper seasoning is a classic combination in Southern cooking? It adds a punch of citrusy brightness and a kick of heat, making it a perfect match for chicken wings!

Conclusion

These Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of crispy, juicy, and zesty! With a quick cook time in the air fryer and a flavorful lemon butter sauce, they’re easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer, these wings are sure to be a hit. Give them a try, and I’m sure they’ll become your go-to wing recipe!