Xanthan Gum Free Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
Crispy, golden wings with a bright, buttery lemon pepper sauce — this air fryer recipe delivers the kind of results that feel like they came from a restaurant kitchen. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is baking powder, which draws out moisture and promotes browning without any thickeners or stabilizers in sight. That makes this a naturally clean recipe for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, since every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The lemon pepper sauce comes together in minutes with just butter, fresh lemon juice, zest, and cracked black pepper — no store-bought seasoning blends with mystery additives required. Tossing the hot wings directly in that glossy, tangy sauce means every bite is coated in bold, citrusy flavor. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, these wings are just as impressive for a game-day spread as they are for a weeknight treat.
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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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