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Crispy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe with Garlic Butter Made Easy

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These crispy air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings with garlic butter offer a perfect balance of tangy, garlicky flavor and restaurant-quality crispiness, made quickly and easily without deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, skin-on, fresh or thawed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 2 pounds of chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 25-28 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. While wings cook, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Remove butter from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
  7. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, pour warm garlic butter sauce over them, and toss gently to coat.
  8. Let wings rest for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Optionally, return wings to air fryer for 2 minutes for extra crispness, watching carefully to avoid burning the butter.
  9. Serve hot or warm.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Melt garlic butter gently to avoid burning garlic. Let wings rest after tossing in garlic butter for best flavor melding. For extra crispness, air fry wings for 2 more minutes after tossing in butter. Can substitute butter with coconut oil for dairy-free version.

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