Pecan Free Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, golden wings with a bright, buttery lemon pepper sauce — this air fryer recipe delivers serious restaurant-level results right in your own kitchen. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is baking powder in the dry rub, which 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 quick pan sauce made with melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarsely cracked black pepper — simple ingredients that pack an incredible punch. The whole thing is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, which makes this a stress-free option whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd with dietary concerns. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side, and you've got a platter that looks as good as it tastes. These wings are best served immediately while the skin is still crackling — good luck making them last that long.
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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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