Air Fried Lemon Pepper Wings

What You’ll Need:

For the Wings:

• 2 lbs regenerative organic chicken wings 

• 1.5 tbsp avocado oil

• 2 tbsp baking powder (for crispiness)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1.5 tsp garlic powder

• 1.5 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1.5 tsp black pepper

For the Lemon Pepper Sauce:

• 4.5 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 3 tbsp honey 

• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or more to taste)

• Pinch of salt

For Garnish:

• Fresh lemon zest/Fresh Lemon Juice

• Chopped fresh cilantro

• Extra cracked black pepper

Let’s Cook:

Prep the Wings:

Pat wings completely dry with paper towels (this is key for crispiness). In a large bowl, toss wings with avocado oil. Sprinkle in baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

Air Fry:

Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Arrange wings in a single layer (cook in batches if needed, do not overcrowd). Air fry for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown. For extra crispiness, cook an additional 2–3 minutes at the end on 400°F.

Make the Lemon Pepper Sauce:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant (do not brown). Stir in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, honey, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Toss & Finish:

Transfer hot wings to a large bowl. Pour lemon pepper sauce over and toss until evenly coated. Top with fresh lemon zest and juice, chopped cilantro, and an extra crack of black pepper. Serve with choice of sides and dips. Enjoy!