Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

 

Using the air fryer to make chicken wings is a complete game changer! These Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings not only take a fraction of the time of baking, but get so crispy you'll think they are fried! This recipe will easily become your game day favorite wings!

Using the air fryer allows the wings to get super crispy without actually frying them. Once you try this method, you will never cook wings another way. Serve these with Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal! Want to spice it up? Try these Air Fryer BUFFALO wings or Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings!

Like classic wings better- try these Best Ever Air Fryer Chicken Wings that are SO crispy, these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, or these Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings!

Making wings in the Air Fryer couldn't be easier! Let me explain it...

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer:

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• First prep the chicken wings.
  • If you have full wings, separate them into drums and flat.
  • Make sure they are defrosted.
  • Pat them completely dry (this will help them get crispy) with a paper towel.

• Using a large bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, zest, lemon pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Add the wings and toss to coat completely.
  • Optional: cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

• Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
• Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
• After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings.
• Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes (the internal temp should reach 165 degrees).
• Remove the lemon pepper chicken wings and serve with your favorite side dishes or dips!

No air fryer? No Problem, these wings can also be make in the oven:

How to Bake Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings:

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• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Follow the directions of the air fryer wings up until the cooking portion.
• Cover a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Transfer chicken wings to parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes on one side.
• Turn the chicken wings over to the other side, bake for another 10 minutes.
• Remove the finished wings from the oven.

What to serve with these lemon pepper chicken wings:

• Serve with your favorite dips such as Cilantro Lime Dip, Jalapeno Ranch, The Best Chunky Blue Cheese, or Homemade Buffalo Sauce.
• Serve with a side of corn on the cob - Instant Pot Corn on the Cob or Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is always a hit!
• Use the air fryer to make Frozen French Fries or Tater Tots to serve alongside the wings!
• A hearty scoop of Creamy Mac and Cheese also goes VERY WELL alongside Chicken Wings!
• Or make a Simple Wedge Salad to go with the wings!
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries have become one of my favorite side dishes! So much healthier than the fried alternative!
• Serve with just celery and carrots and a side of Blue Cheese Dressing - YUM!

How to reheat the wings in the air fryer:

Add the left over wings back to the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes at 380 degrees. Flip over and cook another 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

• Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
• COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation

If you like the air fryer as much as I do, checkout these other delicious air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
• Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are KETO and majorly delicious!
• Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings are the crispiest glazed wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!
• Air Fryer Kale Chips are the easiest and most delicious Kale Chips! Made in just minutes and super healthy (63 calories per serving), these will be your go-to snack!
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are so easy – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
• Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!