Here’s a simple and beginner-friendly recipe for Lemon Chicken Wings in an air fryer! These wings will be crispy on the outside and full of zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients:
- 10-12 chicken wings (you can use drummettes or flats)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for a little color and flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for a hint of sweetness)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the chicken wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This will help them get crispy.
- If they are whole wings, separate the drumettes and flats. You can skip this step if you prefer to keep them whole.
- Season the wings:
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the wings in the seasoning mixture until they are well-coated.
- Preheat the air fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Air fry the wings:
- Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If necessary, work in batches so that the wings cook evenly.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes. Halfway through, shake the basket or flip the wings to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- Prepare the lemon glaze:
- While the wings are cooking, in a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Finish the wings:
- Once the wings are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
- Immediately toss the hot wings in the lemon glaze, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Tips for Beginners:
- Make sure to shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure an even crisp.
- If you like extra crispy wings, cook them for an additional 5 minutes, but keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- If you don’t have lemon zest, you can skip it or substitute with a bit more lemon juice.
Enjoy your Lemon Chicken Wings! They’ll be delicious and so easy to make in the air fryer.
