Yeast 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. What makes it work so well for anyone avoiding yeast is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is: no marinades, no store-bought sauces, no hidden fermented additives to second-guess. The secret to that shatteringly crisp skin is baking powder, which draws out moisture and encourages deep browning without any frying in oil. A quick toss in a simple pan sauce of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and coarsely ground black pepper coats every piece in bold, tangy flavor that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes. Wings like these are often a minefield when ordered out, since many sauces and seasonings contain yeast extract or other fermented flavor boosters — making homemade the obvious move. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and a few lemon wedges, and you've got a platter that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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