Description
Crispy and tangy lemon pepper wings made in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss the wings with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for another 10-12 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Toss the cooked wings with lemon zest and juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the wings lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—some lemon pepper blends are saltier than others.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 wings)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: air fryer lemon pepper wings, crispy chicken wings, healthy wings