Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings

written by Air Fryer Recipes | August 3, 2026

Ingredients

Wings:
4 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats
1 tablespoon baking powder, aluminum-free
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Lemon Pepper Sauce:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon dried lemon zest*
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
pinch kosher salt

Directions

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Place the wings in a large bowl, add the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss to combine.

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the wings in the basket in a single layer, not touching. Air fry for 12 minutes, flip, and air fry an additional 12 minutes. Continue until all the wings are done.

Meanwhile; place all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, whisk to combine. Toss wings in sauce.