Brazil Nut Free Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, these air fryer wings are the kind of appetizer that disappears before you even sit down. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is baking powder — it draws out moisture and helps the skin blister and brown beautifully without a drop of oil. Once the wings come out of the air fryer, they get tossed in a simple butter sauce loaded with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarsely ground black pepper, which clings to every craggy edge. The whole ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — chicken, butter, citrus, and a few pantry spices — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden tree nut derivatives or shared-facility warnings. For anyone navigating nut allergies, wings can actually be a surprisingly tricky order at restaurants where shared fryers and seasoning blends are common, but making them at home puts you fully in control. A finishing garnish of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge takes the platter from weeknight dinner to something you'd genuinely be proud to serve guests. These are best eaten immediately, straight from the bowl, while the skin is still crackling.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the lemon pepper sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece — work in two batches if needed to avoid crowding.
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