There’s something about a good chicken wing that just hits the spot, and for me, lemon pepper wings sit high on the list. They’re tangy, zesty, and savory all at once, with just the right amount of citrus kick to brighten up the crispy chicken skin.

You don’t need a fryer to pull these off, either. Baking or air frying gives you wings that are golden, crisp, and every bit as satisfying. The air fryer is perfect when you want wings fast and without fuss.

I use my Typhur Dome air fryer for wings because it has a flat basket and dual heating elements that help the wings cook evenly and super fast. You can get one here: https://bit.ly/4pkDMc6. Use Discount code TYPHDNAS!

Helpful Tips

Don’t skip drying the wings. Moisture is the enemy of crisp skin.
Use fresh lemon juice. It takes the seasoning from good to outstanding.
Adjust the pepper to taste. Some lemon pepper blends are heavy on salt, so start light and add more if you like.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

These wings are super crispy and coated with a sticky, sweet, and savory lemon pepper glaze.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon paprika
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic chopped
1 tablespoon black pepper
Juice of ½ a lemon + zest
2 tablespoons honey
Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Put the chicken wings in a bowl and add the oil, cornstarch, paprika, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper. Mix together well with your hands until the chicken is well coated.
Place the wings in the air fryer, spaced out, and spray with cooking oil.
Air fryer at 385F for 16-20 minutes, flipping half way through, and spraying again on the other side. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F internal temperature.
For the lemon pepper sauce, combine the butter, soy sauce, garlic black pepper, lemon juice, and honey in a pot and cook until it’s slightly reduced and syrupy.
Garnish with lemon zest and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 2296mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1101IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

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