Description:
These air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings are crispy, tangy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they’re quick and easy to make with a delightful zesty finish.
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, drumettes, and flats separated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken Wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Toss the wings in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning until evenly coated.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Wings:
- Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Add Lemon Pepper Flavor:
- Transfer the cooked wings to a bowl and toss with the remaining lemon pepper seasoning and fresh lemon juice for extra zing.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
Notes:
- For spicier wings, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Use unsalted lemon pepper seasoning if you prefer less sodium.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes to retain crispiness.
Enjoy these tangy and crispy air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings—a crowd-pleasing favorite! 🍋✨