Name: Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Ingredients: 4 lbs Chicken Wings (drums and flats ); Salt and Pepper (optional); 2.5 tablespoons Baking Powder; 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning; Olive Oil Spray

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These Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings are going to be your new favorite go-to meal at home! Trust me these are just as good as take out and very simple to make. The Air Fryer keeps the chicken super juicy and leaves the skin nice and crispy. Warning these wings are highly addicting! So you might want to make extra.

If you do not own an Air Fryer yet do yourself a favor and invest in one already or just add it to your Wedding Registry! You will never want to make wings any other way again.

crispy wings in a bowl with carrots and celery

Healthy Wings at Home

We all know that frying food is not the healthiest option. Enter The Air Fryer… The Air Fryer saves the day by allowing us to make our favorite fried food at home without using a ton of oil. Don’t be intimdated by another kitchen gadget. The Air Fryer is practically fool proof and an asset to any kitchen. Honestly, get rid of every other kitchen gadget because the Air Fryer can probably do it better.

These Lemon Pepper Wings only need 5 ingredients. I love simple recipes and to me simple means fewer ingredients. Especially on a busy weeknight. Here is your reminder that you do not need a lot of ingredients or a lot of seasonings for something to taste delicious.

chicken wings on a white plate surrounded by ingredients

Secret Ingredient to Crispy Wings

Do you know what the secret ingredient to crispy wings is?! Drum roll please…. It’s baking powder! Sounds weird but it’s true. Add just a little bit to guarantee crispy skin on your wings.

The next important ingredient to these wings is the Lemon Pepper Seasoning. I used King Fords Lemon Pepper seasoning. It is so flavorful on its own. Trust me, you dont need anything else. I did add a little salt with the baking powder but it’s not really necessary.

You can leave your wings whole or you can cut the tips off. To save some time you can buy wings that are already separated for you. But you can easily cut them yourself in just two places too.

How to Air Fry Lemon Pepper Wings

Place your wings in the air fryer in a single layer. You may have to cook them in batches depending on how big your air fryer is. Then set your Air Fryer to 400 and cook for 22 minutes. Flip them at the half way point using tongs.

It’s so simple to use the Air Fryer even your husband can do it 😉 Every Air Fryer is a little different but the good thing is you don’t have to be scared about opening it like with an oven. In fact it’s encouraged to open it every so often to check on your food.

I am attaching a link to the Ninja Air Fryer I have here in case you need a recommendation. I love it and think it’s great for beginners! There are a ton of other Air Fryer options as well, the point is to just get one!

wings in a white oval bowl with ranch and vegetables

How to make Lemon Pepper Wings in the Oven

If you don’t have an Air Fryer yet but you still want to make crispy Lemon Pepper wings at home you can bake them at home using the good ol’ oven. Remember the secret ingredient I told you about.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Use a sharp knife and cut the wing in two places to get the restaurant-style cut. Right where the bones meet. It’s easy promise!
3. Toss your wings with the baking powder and then put them on a baking sheet that’s lined with foil or parchment paper.
4. Bake for 45 minutes. Flip them halfway with tongs.
5. To make your wing sauce mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter and the lemon pepper seasoning.
6. Take the wings out the oven and toss them in the sauce. I used a large Tupperware with a lid and shook them.
7. Serve with some carrots and celery and enjoy your new favorite meal!

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