Delicious Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer. They are super easy to make and everyone will love them! These wings have only two ingredients and take just 20 minutes to cook!
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Make the most of your air fryer with this easy and delicious recipe for lemon pepper chicken wings that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, in golden brown goodness. Perfect for a quick snack or game-day appetizer.
Chicken wings in the air fryer are my favorite way to make chicken wings. I haven’t tried cooking them any other way since making these Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
After I made these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders I had to try the lemon pepper seasoning on other types of chicken. It is the perfect balance of zesty and savory. Get your protein and citric acid fix in this delish dish.
These wings go perfectly with my delicious Homemade Ranch Seasoning (I love making it into ranch dressing for dipping wings into). When you feel like trying new air fryer chicken recipes aside from air fryer buffalo wings, zest it up with this dish.
Enjoy these other delicious and super easy-to-make air fryer chicken wings: Air Fryer Chicken Wings With Dry Rub Seasoning and Air Fryer Chicken Wings With Baking Powder.
❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe
- Budget Friendly – save money by making these delicious chicken wings at home instead of going out to a restaurant. This is one of my favorite air fryer chicken wing recipes because of its practicality.
- Keto and Low Carb Recipe – these are non-breaded wings and are only seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning—a healthier choice but still packed with flavor. This is a good keto diet incorporation.
- Simple recipe – there are just 2 ingredients for this recipe and you can find everything you need at your local grocery store, easily making this one of my favorite things to cook. But you can still do your tweaking on the recipe according to your liking, like adding lemon juice to bring out more flavor.
- Easy Recipe – This recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. An easy meal choice for friendly dinners or game day snacks.
- Healthier Option – By air frying, instead of deep frying, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite wings with fewer calories, lesser fat, and rich flavor!
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
✳️ Tips & Tricks
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken wings are fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- The cooking time depends on the size of the wings. Mine were on the smaller side.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket of your air fryer. Leave some space between the wings to allow for proper airflow, which will help them cook evenly.
Tools to make this Lemon Pepper Chicken Wing in the Air Fryer
- Cosori Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes
- Tongs – tongs are easiest to remove and flip the chicken
- Meat thermometer – You always want to make sure the internal temperature of ANY chicken 165F.
How to make Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Here are the steps to make your air fryer lemon pepper wings recipe your best ever!
- Transfer the chicken wings into a ziplock bag. Add in the seasoning.
- Remove the air from the bag and toss the chicken around.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and place them inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 390F for 20 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Once the timer goes off make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
- Remove and place wings on a wire rack to pat dry, then serve. Time for some delicious wings!
Oven Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Cut the chicken wings into flats and wings.
- Place the chicken wings into a bowl, and add the dry rub seasoning. Toss the chicken wings till they are coated in the seasoning.
- Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the wings down in a single layer, not touching.
- Cook for 30 minutes. Flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Substitutions
- Make “boneless wings” by using chicken tenders
What to serve with Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
These wings are perfect for serving as an appetizer. I also just whip some of my Homemade Ranch Seasoning.
Looking for more options? Check out this post for what to serve with chicken wings.
How to store
- To preserve the freshness and flavor of the wings, it is recommended to keep the wings in an airtight container. Store leftover wings in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days. Additionally, you can wrap the leftovers in aluminum foil.
♨️ How to reheat
Remove the lid from the container and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively you can transfer to a microwave save plate to warm up.
If you want to warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.
❓FAQs
Can I use frozen chicken wings for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen whole chicken wings for this recipe. Just make sure to thaw them first and pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
How long do I need to cook the chicken wings in the air fryer?
Cook time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your wings. In general, you can expect to cook the wings at 390°F for about 20, flipping them halfway.
Can I use a different seasoning blend?
Yes, you can use any seasoning blend you like for the cooking process. Lemon pepper is a classic for chicken wings, but you could also try onion powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic & herb, or even just salt and pepper.
More Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipes
If you loved this air fryer lemon pepper chicken wing recipe, check out these other chicken wing recipes. These will surely beat your regular not-so-crispy carry-out wings!
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings
- 3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Transfer the chicken wings into a ziplock bag. Add in the seasoning.
- Remove the air from the bag and toss the chicken around.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and place them inside the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 390F for 20 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Once the timer goes off make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
- Remove and serve.
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