Crispy air fryer lemon pepper wings are easy and quick. This 30-minute recipe will change your air frying game. The air-fried chicken wings are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. This simple recipe will make a great appetizer or weeknight dinner.
Air-frying frozen wings is budget-friendly. You only need a few ingredients to get finger-licking wings.
You can also try Old Bay chicken wings in your air fryer to experience a variety of flavors.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
These air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings are delicious with or without dipping sauce. You can also enjoy them with air fryer potatoes and onions, bell peppers and onions, or roast potatoes.
Cooking frozen chicken wings in the air fryer is simple and quick, with less work and cooking time. Follow these steps to get the best air-fried frozen chicken wings.
You will love this recipe because it's healthy and low-carb. For these crispy chicken wings, I used a little oil, which makes them a healthier alternative to deep-fried wings. Another advantage of using the air fryer to cook chicken wings is that you don't need to defrost the chicken before cooking if you're using frozen wings.
Ingredients
Chicken wings - separate into drumettes and wingettes/flats.
Garlic granules substitute for garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
Smoked paprika
Dried parsley or fresh parsley
Onion powder
Cornflour
Salt and black pepper to taste.
Baking powder: this is optional for more crispiness.
Oil
Lemon pepper sauce
Butter. I used honey butter for this recipe.
Zest of a large lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time depends a whether your air fryer is preheated. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes, then increase it as needed to cook the food evenly.
How to Cook Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
Pat the chicken wings dry with a kitchen paper towel, season with salt and pepper, paprika, parsley, garlic granules, and cornflour, and combine.
Pour the chicken in a single layer into the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes at 190F/375C or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C flipping it halfway through. Cook for another 3 minutes for extra crispiness.
While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a microwavable bowl. Add the lemon zest and freshly ground pepper, and combine.
Transfer the chicken to a bowl, pour over the lemon pepper sauce, and toss to combine. Enjoy your crispy wings!
How to store Lemon Chicken Wings
Allow air-fried chicken wings to cool completely before storing them in the fridge or freezer.
Fridge: Store leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Put chicken wings in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the air fryer at a temperature of 180C/350F for 3-4 minutes or till heated through.
Tips for crispy lemon pepper chicken wings
- Use any seasoning of your choice, lemon pepper seasoning or all-purpose.
- Clean the air fryer basket after each batch if you're not using parchment paper to prevent smoking.
FAQs
What is the best way to make fried chicken wings?
One of the best ways to make fried chicken is to air fry it. Mix the ingredients, then air-fry for 20–30 minutes at 200C/400F.
How long should I cook wings in the air fryer?
We recommend cooking at 200C/400F for 20- 30 minutes from frozen. Check the chicken's doneness with a meat thermometer.
What do you dip in your chicken wings?
You can use any sauce of your choice. Dipping sauce suggestions are buffalo sauce, sweet chili mayo, peri Peri sauce, BBQ sauce, garlic herb sauce, or ketchup.
Recipe
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken wings separate into drumettes and wingettes/flats
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Optional for more crispiness
- 2 tablespoons oil
Lemon pepper sauce
- ¼ cup butter or honey butter
- 1 zest of a large lemon
- ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a kitchen towel, season with salt and pepper, paprika, parsley, garlic granules, and cornflour, and combine.
- Pour the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes at 190F/375C or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C flipping it halfway through. Cook for another 3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a microwavable bowl. Add the lemon zest and freshly ground pepper, and combine.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl, pour over the lemon pepper sauce and toss to combine.
Notes
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Olivia says
This recipe was absolutely delicious with loads of flavours! I can't wait to make it again.