Crispy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, Air Fryer
Frozen chicken wings thawed, dried and air fried until crisp, then tossed in butter, lemon zest and cracked pepper.
Raw materials
The Meatigo product this recipe is built on. Everything else is pantry.
Ingredients
Method
6 steps. Read it through before you start.
- 01Thaw
Thaw the chicken in the fridge overnight, about 12 hours, still in its pack. Never thaw on the counter. Pat dry before cooking.
- 02Dry and season
Pat the wings very dry. Toss with the baking powder, salt, garlic powder and oil.
- 03First cook
Air fry at 180 °C for 15 minutes, shaking once.
- 04Crisp
Raise to 200 °C and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until deep golden. Cook until no pink remains and the juices run clear, or 74 °C at the thickest part if you use a thermometer.
- 05Toss
Mix the butter, zest, pepper and juice. Toss the hot wings.
- 06Serve
Serve at once with a cold dip.
Questions
Do I need baking powder?+
It helps the skin crisp. Use aluminium-free baking powder, not baking soda.
Can I bake them?+
Yes. Bake on a rack at 220 °C for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once.