Description
Crispy, zesty, and full of flavor, these Lemon Pepper Wings are baked or air-fried to golden perfection and tossed in a buttery lemon-pepper sauce. Ideal for parties, game nights, or satisfying snack cravings.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F. Pat the wings dry.
2. Toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and olive oil (if using).
3. Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet or in a single air fryer layer.
4. Bake for 40–45 minutes (oven) or 20–25 minutes (air fryer), flipping halfway.
5. Melt butter in a small saucepan and mix in lemon zest and black pepper.
6. Toss hot wings in lemon pepper butter mixture until evenly coated.
7. Serve hot with optional lemon slices or extra zest.
Notes
Make sure wings are dry before seasoning.
Use a rack for optimal air circulation if baking.
Toss wings in sauce while they’re still hot.
These wings are naturally gluten-free.
You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 wings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: lemon pepper wings, crispy wings, party appetizer