Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Marco Bianchi
Preheating your Ninja Air Fryer is a crucial step to ensure your food cooks evenly and achieves that perfect crispy texture. This recipe for Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings is designed to be cooked in a properly preheated Ninja Air Fryer. The zesty lemon pepper seasoning combined with the crispy wings makes for a delicious appetizer or meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
- 2 lbs chicken wings split at joints, tips removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges for garnish optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Preheat the Ninja Air Fryer:
Prepare the Chicken Wings:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Preheat the Chicken Wings:
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Place the seasoned chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overcrowding.
Crisp the Wings (Optional):
Serve:
Once done, remove the crispy lemon pepper chicken wings from the air fryer.
Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve hot as an appetizer or main course.
Enjoy!
These Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are ready to be enjoyed with their zesty flavor and crispy texture.
Serve them up for game day, parties, or a flavorful dinner option.
Keyword Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings