Caffeine Free Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, golden, and loaded with bright citrus flavor, these air fryer wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any gathering. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is a light coating of baking powder before they hit the air fryer — no deep-frying, no mess, just serious crunch. Once the wings are done, a quick pan sauce of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarsely ground black pepper gets tossed over everything for that punchy, tangy finish you'd expect from a restaurant order. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, you can enjoy these any time of day without a second thought — late-night snack, game-day spread, or a weeknight dinner that feels a little indulgent. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right before serving brighten the whole plate and make it look as good as it tastes. The air fryer does the heavy lifting, so you're not babysitting a pot of hot oil — just flip once, sauce, and serve.
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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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