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Air Fryer Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

This Air Fryer Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that is brighten up with the addition of lemon.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 3 pounds chicken wings cut into drumettes and flats, patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder (do not use baking soda)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper season (should include salt), adjust to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest (1) large lemon, finely grated
  • Cooking oil spray

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons Frank’s hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 lemon pepper season (should include salt)
  • Zest (1) lemon, finely grated, optional but recommended for more prominent lemon flavor

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the wings. Next, add in the baking powder, lemon zest, oil and seasonings (paprika, lemon season, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper). Give the mixture a good mix.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400F and spray some cooking oil into the air fryer basket. Evenly arrange half of the wings, about 8 to 10 wings, in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the wings for 15 minutes. Use kitchen things or a fork to carefully flip over the wings and then air fryer for an additional 6 to 7 minutes or until the wings are thoroughly cooked. If you were to insert a kitchen thermometer into one of the wings, it should register at least 165F or higher.
  • Transfer the wings to a large plate or baking sheet. Repeat process with the next batch of wings.
  • As the last batch of wings cooks, make the hot honey lemon pepper sauce. In a small saucepan under medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Next, add in the hot sauce, honey and seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, lemon pepper season, and fresh cracked black pepper). Whisk the ingredients together to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a low boil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. At this point whisk in the lemon zest, optional. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool a bit, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the fully cooked wings into a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the wings and give the bowl a good shake a few times to fully coat the wings in the sauce. Alternatively, you can use a spatula to coat the wings in the sauce.
  • Transfer the hot honey lemon pepper wings to a serving platter. Drizzle over the wings any remaining sauce from the mixing bowl and serve the wings with your desired sauce and/or side. Enjoy!