Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper)
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper)
Description
Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Lemon Pepper) is a dish where separated wingettes and drummettes are seasoned with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and kosher salt before cooking in an air fryer at 390°F. The wings cook for 18 to 20 minutes, flipped halfway through or shaken every five minutes to obtain a uniform crispness. This dry heat cooking method yields wings with a textured, crispy skin while retaining juiciness inside.
The accompanying dipping sauce is a blend of melted butter or ghee, honey, fresh lemon zest and juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and a touch of salt. This sauce provides a sweet, tangy, and buttery complement to the seasoned, roasted wings. The wings can be served with the sauce on the side or lightly tossed in it, depending on preference.
Portion size is about three wings per serving. For air fryer results, using a model like the Ninja Max Air Fryer helps ensure consistent cooking performance. The recipe balances bright citrus notes from lemon with buttery richness and mild sweetness, making it suitable for casual meals or party snacks.
Ingredients
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- 1 pound chicken wings wingette and drummette separated, about 10 wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Lemon Pepper Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup butter melted, or ghee
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon finely grated zest
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice fresh, from half the zested lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes at 390℉ (200℃). Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel, and place them in a mixing bowl. Toss the wings with the oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
- Place the wings in an even layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through or shaking and tossing the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- While the chicken wings are cooking, prepare the lemon pepper sauce. Stir together the warm butter, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and salt.
- Serve the chicken wings along with the dipping sauce. Alternatively, you can toss the chicken wings in a little bit of the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Each serving is approximately three chicken wings.
- The Ninja Max Air Fryer is a recommended model for consistent cooking results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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