Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • Zest and juice of 2 medium lemons, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon citric acid
  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drums and flats
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¾ cup hot honey
Directions
  1. Combine the lemon zest, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, peppercorns, and citric acid in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the wings and toss them until they are until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
  4. Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer basket, working in batches as necessary.
  5. Cook the wings for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
  6. Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice, butter, and hot honey in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook the glaze for about 7 to 8 minutes until it becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Add the cooked wings to the glaze, mixing until they are evenly coated.
  9. Serve the wings warm and garnished with parsley and/or additional lemon zest, if desired.