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Delicious crispy chicken wings seasoned with herbs and spices, perfect for a flavorful meal or appetizer.

Homey Lemon Pepper Wings (Air Fryer)

These Air Fryer Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are everything you want in a wing—crispy, juicy, and tossed in a buttery, garlicky lemon pepper sauce with just the right touch of sweetness and heat. They’re fast, foolproof, and made without deep frying.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fry, Chicken, Crispy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder aluminum free
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch

For the lemon pepper sauce

  • 1 tablespoon low sodium lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter 85 grams
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Dash of franks
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Instructions

Wings

  • Start by patting your wings dry. Add to a bowl and add in the cornstarch, baking powder, and all the seasonings.
    2 lbs chicken wings, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoon cornstarch
    Mixing spices and cornstarch into raw chicken wings in a metal bowl for a flavorful dish preparation.
  • Place in a single layer in your air fryer and spray with cooking oil. Air Fry at 400F for 20-25 minutes.
    Raw marinated chicken wings in an air fryer tray, ready for cooking.

Lemon Pepper Sauce

  • Melt your butter over medium heat. Add in your garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
    6 tablespoon unsalted butter
    Butter melting in a pot on a stovetop, creating bubbles and foam, ideal for baking or cooking recipes.
  • Add in the rest of your ingredients and simmer for 3-4 minutes on low.
    1 tablespoon low sodium lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 -3 garlic cloves crushed, ½ tablespoon fresh lemon zest, Juice from 1 lemon, Dash of franks
    Pot of sizzling butter with spices on a stovetop, ready for cooking aromatic dishes.
  • Toss your wings in the sauce while hot and serve with some ranch or blue cheese.
    Chicken wing dipped in creamy ranch sauce, perfect appetizer for game day or gatherings.

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Notes

Storage & Reheating Tips

To Store:
Place cooled wings in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To Reheat:
Air fry at 350°F for 5–6 minutes or until hot and crisp. Avoid microwaving to keep that crispy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 6wings | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg