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Air fryer chicken wings lemon pepper9/14/2023 ![]() So there you have it! The best way Io get amazingly crispy air fried lemon pepper wings! An easy big game appetizer or game day snack that not only cuts down on the cook time but also on the calories of conventional wings. More instructions on the lemon pepper sauce can be found in my deep fried lemon pepper wet wing recipe. It's a simple recipe made with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and melted butter whisked together and then tossed with the hot crispy wings. Serve these wings as is with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce or you can toss them in my favorite 'lemon pepper wet wing' sauce aka lemon pepper butter sauce. You can put it into a gallon sized ziplock bag or a large bowl to toss the wings (or shake them like a mad man in the ziplock bag) and coat every nook and cranny with the baking powder/lemon pepper mixture. If your lemon pepper blend is not as well seasoned as mine feel free to add in about 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder. ![]() Next, make your dry rub by mixing the baking powder and the lemon pepper seasoning. I like to take them out about 30 minutes before I plan to cook them to bring them closer to room temperature so they cook more evenly. This will help the dry rub stick to them. Making the Lemon Pepper Wingsįirst step, take your chicken wings out and pat them dry with a paper towel. The air circulates around the the wings, letting the fat render on all sides and the surface moisture dry out to make us some extra, extra crispy chicken wings. This technique applies for conventional oven baked 'fried' chicken wings as well as air fryer recipes. Cornstarch is a super star ingredient when making crispy fried food it's used a lot in Chinese-American takeout foods like General Tso's Chicken or Mongolian Beef and it's one of my secret weapons when making southern fried chicken.īut the reason why we specifically use baking powder is not only dries out the skin thanks to the cornstarch, but that the chemical reaction of the sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) in baking powder raises the pH level in the chicken skin making it more alkaline, breaking down the peptides in the skin, and helps give the chicken uniform browning and extra crispy skin. Aluminum can make your wings taste extremely bitter, so make sure you grab the baking powder that says 'without aluminum' at the Why We Use Baking Powder on Chicken Wingsīaking powder is a mix of baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch. The secret to these insanely crispy air fryer wings is baking powder (you can NOT substitute baking soda, y'all!). If you're using lemon pepper seasoning, make sure they use actual lemon peel.īaking Powder without Aluminum. My lemon pepper blend has lemon peel, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and plenty of black pepper. Now, y'all know I have my own DIY Lemon Pepper Seasoning recipe because I like being in control of the flavors I put into my dishes. They're full of tiny bones and connective tissue, exactly what stock and soup broth need! Pro Tip: Don't discard the leftover wings tips! They are perfect to use to make homemade chicken stock or even to use when making tonkotsu ramen broth. If you are using whole chicken wings, use a small sharp knife (like a utility knife) to cut the drumette, the wingette (also called the flat), and the wing tip. You can find them segmented in your local grocery store in the meat section. Unlike traditional methods, we do not need flour to air fry these wings so they rely on an entirely different process to make the skin crispy!Ĭhicken Wing Segments. It's also way faster than the deep fried way, taking me 25 minutes from start to plate in the air fryer, with only 3 simple ingredients! Ingredients These wings are perfect for people on the keto diet! It's a great option for those of us who want to indulge in classic, fun dishes like fried chicken wings but still want something healthier. Way less labor intensive and the cooking process is simpler, it's literally is only three ingredients and requires no dredging. Okay so I might actually love making these crispy lemon pepper wings more than deep frying (though those will still have a place deep in my heart) because they are so fast and easy to make. How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings.These easy lemon pepper chicken wings are now a new fave and they're perfect for a quick snack or game day parties. ![]() And honey, that learning curve was intense! I burned quite a few batches trying to figure out the air frying process. Which is exactly why I immediately bought a new air fryer (actually it's the Ninja Foodi Grill XL, which air fries, dehydrates, grills, does all kinds of stuff!) to make you guys an air fryer chicken wing recipe. ![]()
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