Air-Fried Lemon Pepper Honey Wings

Ingredients

For the Wings:

• 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Lemon Honey Butter Glaze:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, plus more for garnish
• Pinch of kosher salt

For Serving:

• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Season the Wings Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin! Place the dried wings in a large bowl. Add the avocado oil, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together with your hands or tongs until all the wings are fully coated in the oil and seasonings.
2. Preheat the Air Fryer Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This ensures the wings start cooking immediately and get crispy faster.
3. Add Cornstarch and Air Fry Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd them or they won't crisp up properly. You may need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the wings on both sides. Air fry at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through at the 11-12 minute mark, until the chicken is deep golden brown, crispy all over, and the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing.
4. Make the Lemon Honey Butter Glaze While the wings cook, make the glaze. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until everything is combined and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil or the butter will separate. Remove from heat and set aside until the wings are ready.
5. Toss Wings in Glaze Transfer the cooked crispy wings to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm lemon honey butter glaze over the wings. Toss gently but thoroughly until every wing is fully coated in the glossy glaze.
6. Serve Arrange the glazed wings on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness. Garnish with additional lemon pepper seasoning for extra flavor. Serve immediately while hot alongside ranch dressing for dipping and lemon wedges for squeezing over the top. Enjoy!