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Golden brown lemon pepper wings in a shallow bowl, glossy with butter and bright seasoning

Lemon Pepper Wings

Crispy lemon pepper wings air fryer style are cooked plain first, then tossed in lemon pepper butter for bright flavor without burnt seasoning.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry, then toss with olive oil and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry for 18 minutes, flipping halfway, until the skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C.
  4. While the wings cook, whisk together melted butter, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
  5. Transfer the cooked wings to the bowl and toss immediately in the lemon pepper butter until evenly coated.
  6. Serve right away while the coating is bright and the wings are hot.