Introduction to Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Cooking chicken wings in an air fryer truly transforms the game, especially when it comes to making Lemon Pepper Wings. This method rivals even the classic deep frying technique. The beauty of using an air fryer for Lemon Pepper Wings lies in its simplicity: it’s essentially a set-and-forget process. Of course, you’ll need to flip them halfway through cooking, but that’s a small step for such delicious results.

Choosing the Right Seasoning

When it comes to seasonings, while I often lean towards traditional hot sauce, branching out into new flavors can be rewarding. This time, I chose lemon pepper seasoning, and the decision paid off immensely. The combination of zesty citrus and spicy pepper brought an incredible burst of flavor to the wings.

The Experience of Air Fryer Wings

Their crispy and juicy texture was a delight to savor. If you’re eager to try this at home, here’s what you’ll need for about 2.5 pounds of Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings.

Preparing the Flour Mix

For the flour mix, you’ll need:

  • ½ cup of flour
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of pepper

Creating the Perfect Rub

Next, prepare the rub with:

  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp of onion powder
  • ½ tsp of paprika
  • ½ tsp of salt

Making the Butter Sauce

For the butter sauce, gather:

  • ½ stick of unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp of lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp of dry parsley 

The Cooking Process of the Lemon Pepper Wings

You have a couple of different things you have to make, but don’t worry, it is not too bad. It is almost like deep frying. The recipe is straightforward.

  1. Mix the flour mix ingredients together
  2. Mix the rub ingredients together in a separate bowl. 
  3. Mix the butter sauce ingredients together in a different bowl
  4. Mix the wings in the rub
  5. Mix the wings in the flour mix
  6. Place the wings in the air fryer at 380 degrees for 25 minutes
  7. Make sure to rotate the wings around the 12 minute mark
  8. Once the wings are done, pour the butter sauce over the wings and toss

Serving Your Lemon Pepper Wings

You now have yourself some delicious lemon pepper wings, great for lunch or dinner. Enjoy the unique blend of flavors and the convenience of using an air fryer for a delightful meal.