These Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings (Air Fryer) are ridiculously delicious, juicy, tender and crispy skin. It is quick to make with simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes. They are perfect for game day or friends and family gatherings.
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Make this Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe tonight! It is perfect for your next super bowl game day!
What is Lemon Pepper Seasoning?
Lemon Pepper seasoning is fantastic! You must stock it in your pantry if you've never tried it!
This dry rub of lemon pepper salt makes these wings bright and zesty tasting!
Lemon Pepper Seasoning is a black pepper blend with dried lemon peel, garlic powder, and onion powder for a fresh, zingy twist!
If you are a chicken wing lover, why not try these Soy Garlic Chicken Wings or Phnom Penh Cambodian Fried Chicken Wings.
How to Air Fryer Chicken Wings
For this simple dry rub marinade, all you need is lemon pepper seasoning and extra salt.
No need for flour, baking powder or even potato starch to get your wings beautifully golden with an irresistible extra crispy skin!
Place chicken wings and the seasoning in a resealable plastic bag (gallon-sized ziplock bag).
Massage the chicken around the marinade to ensure it is evenly coated.
I usually prefer to let the fresh chicken wings marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
If you are in a hurry and do not have time to marinate. Just pat the wings dry with paper towels and add lemon pepper seasoning and salt in a large bowl.
Ingredients and Substitute
- Whole Chicken Wings or Wingettes Flatties or Drummies
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Kosher Salt
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the air fryer basket for easy clean-ups.
Place chicken wings in the basket of your air fryer basket. No need to brush with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. The chicken wings will give off enough oil for cooking.
For even cooking, don't overcrowd the air fryer. Arrange the wings in a single layer.
Depending on the air fryer model and the size of your air fryer, you can cook one pound of chicken wings in the air fryer in just 20 minutes of cooking time. I use THIS Ninja Foodi Air Fryer!
Cook for 20 minutes at 400F until the crispy wings are golden brown or when the chicken is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Celcius or 329F. Check using a meat thermometer.
Remember to flip halfway.
Serve and enjoy!
We love chicken wings. These crispy lemon pepper wings are so good you don't even need any dipping sauce like bbq sauce or melted butter! They are perfect for those on a keto diet!
How To Reheat Crispy Chicken Wings
Place wings in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make leftover fried chicken wings crisp again is simple. Reheat the leftover wings in the air fryer at 375F in a single layer for four minutes. Flipping halfway to ensure even cooking.
What To Serve With Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Wings
Other Easy Recipes With Chicken
- Korean Fried Chicken Padak 파닭
- Salt Baked Chicken 鹽焗雞
- Microwave Soy Sauce Chicken Wings 豉油雞翅微波爐
- Steamed Chicken Claypot Rice 臘腸冬菇滑雞煲仔飯
- Sichuan Mala Mouth Water Chicken 四川麻辣口水雞
Next time you crave fried chicken with lemon pepper spices but don't want another Kentucky Fried Chicken or hot wings drenched in classic buffalo sauce, opt for this air fryer chicken wing recipe!
These crispy air fryer chicken wings have the crispiest skin and a tender, juicy meat center! I guarantee these are the BEST game day snack you will ever make in your own home! If you enjoy ike this healthy chicken recipe, add this family-style recipe to your easy weeknight meal menu! Also, check out our next level Air Fried Crispy Soy Chicken Recipe! I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS.
PrintEasy Lemon Pepper Wings (Air Fryer)
These Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings (Air Fryer) are ridiculously delicious, juicy, tender and crispy skin. It is quick to make with simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes. They are perfect for game day or friends and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 people 1x
- Category: Appetizers, Snacks
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Pacific North West, Canadian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole chicken wings or wingette flatties
- 2 tbps Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest, optional
Instructions
- Mix lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chicken wings, toss and let marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Add chicken wings in a single layer to the air fryer basket.
- Cook chicken wings for 20 minutes at 390F.
- Removes wings with kitchen tongs and rest on a wire rack or paper towels for a few minutes.
- Be careful - the air fryer chicken wings crispy are VERY HOT straight out of the air fryer! You do not want to burn your tongue!
Notes
- If you do not have an air fryer you can bake the chicken wings for 45 minutes at 420F. Flipping every 20 to 30 mins.
- This recipe was made in a Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer.
- For even cooking, don't overcrowd the air fryer. Arrange the wings in a single layer.
- Preheat the air fryer for a more even cooking heat distribution.
- Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the pan for easy clean ups
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 492.8 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 49.7 g
- Cholesterol: 128.3 mg
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Heather says
These wings were amazing! So easy too in the air fryer. Loved the addition of lemon zest.
Angela says
Lemon pepper seasoning is one of my favorites! Love that I can make this in my air fryer. Thanks for the great recipe!
Liz says
With only four ingredients this recipe was perfect in a pinch! Everyone loved it and even my picky toddlers asked for more! This is definitely a simple dish but delicious dish to please a crowd of hungry boys.
Tara says
Such a fantastic air fryer recipe! You had me at ready in just 20 minutes. The flavors sound absolutely amazing.
Claudia Lamascolo says
We are huge lemon lovers and these wings are on my menu planning for this weekend cant wait!
dave says
this one of the better lemon pepper wings recipe out there. easy to follow and turned out perfectly juicy
Natalie says
My kids loved your chicken wings recipe. They enjoyed every bite, thank you!
Jean says
great combi of lemon and pepper I paired it with rice and it was so good.
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I just bought wings this morning on sale. Adding this to our meal plan this week. YUM
Shilpa says
Such an easy air fryer recipe.
Kyleigh says
Delicious and so easy!
Jess says
I love air fryer recipes - sounds delish!
Bobbie says
These wings turned out perfectly with just the right amount of lemon pepper seasoning!
Swathi says
This Air fryer lemon pepper wings looks delicious, my favorite.
Addie says
So flavorful!
Stine Mari says
I really love the freshness of the lemon zest here!
Jan says
yum! the family enjoyed these
Freya says
So crisp and full of zesty flavour!
Alexandra says
Love the flavour of these delicious wings!
Nora says
These lemon pepper wings turned out perfectly! Love that they are made with an air fryer!