Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon baking powder (for extra crispiness)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Wings:
Pat wings dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps them crisp up better.
Season:
In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, and baking powder.
Preheat Air Fryer:
Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
Cook Wings:
Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F for 10 minutes.
Flip & Crisp:
Flip wings and cook another 10 minutes.
Final Crisp:
Increase temperature to 400°F and cook for 2 more minutes for extra crunch.
Make Lemon Butter Sauce:
Mix melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl.
Toss & Serve:
Transfer cooked wings to a bowl, toss with lemon butter sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Cooking Tips
- Dry wings extremely well before seasoning for the crispiest texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder only.
- Add extra lemon zest after cooking for stronger citrus flavor.
Variations
- Spicy Lemon Pepper: Add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Honey Lemon Pepper: Drizzle with honey before serving.
- Garlic Lemon Pepper: Add minced fresh garlic to butter sauce.
- Dry Rub Style: Skip butter sauce and toss with extra dry seasoning only.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g