Gut Friendly Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, golden wings with a bright lemon pepper finish — this is the kind of crowd-pleasing dish that also happens to be genuinely easy on your digestive system. The air fryer does the heavy lifting here, circulating hot air around the wings to achieve seriously crunchy skin without deep frying or heavy batters that can irritate a sensitive gut. The ingredient list stays clean and simple: chicken, a little baking powder for that crackling texture, and a buttery lemon sauce built from fresh juice, zest, and coarsely ground black pepper. No mystery marinades, no processed coatings, no ingredients you'd need to second-guess. The lemon not only adds a punchy, tangy brightness but brings natural digestive benefits that make it a smart flavor choice beyond just tasting incredible. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley keeps things light and fresh on the plate. These wings are the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again — satisfying, flavorful, and made entirely from ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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