These honey lemon pepper wings are sweet, savory, garlicky, peppery, and bright from fresh lemon zest and juice.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
These wings have the perfect mix of crispy skin and sticky sauce. The wings are seasoned then air fried until crisp before getting coated in the honey lemon pepper sauce.
INGREDIENTS
For the Honey Lemon Pepper sauce you need: Unsalted butter, Garlic, Honey, Soy sauce, Lemon pepper seasoning, Lemon zest, Lemon juice
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp in the air fryer.
STEP 1: DRY THE WINGS
STEP 2: SEASON THE WINGS
Add the wings to a large bowl. Toss with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
STEP 3: AIR FRY UNTIL CRISPY
Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 380°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the wings are golden, crispy, and cooked through.
STEP 4: MAKE THE SAUCE
While the wings cook, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
STEP 5: SIMMER THE HONEY LEMON PEPPER SAUCE
Add the honey, soy sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir, then simmer on low until the sauce slightly thickens.
STEP 6: TOSS THE WINGS
When the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the honey lemon pepper sauce over the wings and toss until every piece is fully coated, glossy, and sticky.
STEP 7: SERVE
Serve the wings right away while they’re hot and crispy. Add extra lemon zest, cracked black pepper, or chopped parsley on top if desired.
STORAGE TIPS
Store the wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze cooked wings for up to 2 months, but the texture will be best fresh.
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