Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings Recipe
Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings with Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce A lemony, buttery, garlicky, and succulent easy-to-make air fryer lemon pepper turkey wings is the simple turkey meat recipe you need! Seriously speaking, this is the elevated turkey wings you can count on for any occasion! These lemon pepper turkey wings will never disappoint. Also, it…
Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings with Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce
A lemony, buttery, garlicky, and succulent easy-to-make air fryer lemon pepper turkey wings is the simple turkey meat recipe you need! Seriously speaking, this is the elevated turkey wings you can count on for any occasion! These lemon pepper turkey wings will never disappoint. Also, it comes together so quickly because you will use the air fryer. On the other hand, you are welcome to use the oven if you do not have an air fryer!
I can tell you that these lemon pepper turkey wings with lemon pepper butter sauce are absolutely one of my husband’s favorite recipes. They’re so lemony, garlicky, buttery, and flavorful. I often make a double batch to store in the freezer, which allows me to surprise him with one of his favorites any time. They’re easy enough to make any night of the week, but having them handy helps.
Also, I love having this as an option during Thanksgiving though I have to act fast to get a bite; otherwise, everyone eats them before I can have my chance!
Tasty Turkey Dinner Main!
Are you ready for a dinner that will have you licking your fingers after every bite? These air-fried lemon pepper turkey wings will help you create a tasty feast.
Turkey wings make perfect Sunday or weekday dinners! With this recipe, your turkey wings are perfectly seasoned, and the finishing touch of a lemon pepper butter sauce takes it to the next level! Your simple turkey wings become an epic taste sensation for the whole family. Amazingly this turkey wings recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and keto-friendly! We love serving this recipe with cubed sweet potatoes, greens beans, or cauliflower mac and cheese!
If you like this recipe, then you will totally enjoy my air fryer orange turkey breast. It’s another one of my favorite Thanksgiving turkey recipes.
Should I Marinate Turkey Wings Overnight?
When you marinate any meat overnight, it will have more intense flavors. However, if you don’t have time, that’s just fine. These will still turn out fully delicious even if you only let them marinate for 30 minutes.
Why You Will Love These Easy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings
- These are a great alternative to cooking a whole turkey.
- You can serve them as a snack, appetizer, or a main course.
- The ingredients are easy especially for beginner cooks.
- They’re so simple to make and reward you with an abundance of flavors.
- These are the delicious way to getting protein in your day!
- This lemon pepper turkey wings recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and keto-friendly
- You can swap turkey wings for chicken wings if that’s what you have!
MORE TURKEY RECIPES TO EXPLORE:
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients for the Turkey Wings:
- Turkey wings
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Olive oil
- Dry parsley flakes
- Knorr bouillon
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Dried thyme
- Lemon (juiced)
- Salt (optional; if needed, I didn’t have to add salt to mine. I used salted lemon pepper seasoning, Knorr and butter)
Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce Ingredients:
- Lemon (juiced)
- Butter
- Garlic cloves (grated)
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Dry parsley (optional; for garnish)
How to Make Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings in the Air Fryer (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how to you can make these lemony, buttery turkey wings in your air fryer!
- Gather
The ingredients are simple but to ensure you don’t leave something out by mistake, gather everything first.
- Prep the wings
Next, wash and clean the turkey wings. You will likely need to cut the tips off of yours (I had to on mine).
- Season Turkey Wings
Put the wings into a bowl with the remaining ingredients listed for the turkey (Lemon pepper seasoning, olive oil, Dry parsley, Knorr bouillon, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Dried thyme, Lemon juice, and Salt). Combine to ensure that every part of each turkey wing is soaked with spices. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes or even overnight.
- Air fry Turkey Wings
When ready to cook, place the seasoned turkey wings into your air fryer basket. Set the time to 30 minutes and the temperature to 375F. Make sure you turn the wings half-way through the cooking time. They will be ready when they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
- Make the Lemon Pepper Butter sauce
While your turkey wings are cooking, make the lemon pepper butter sauce by melting the butter in the microwave and adding all the sauce ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Toss and Coat Turkey Wings
When both the sauce and wings are ready, toss them together to coat while still hot. Allow them to cool slightly before you serve them.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Trim your wings to cut off the tips, first. If you’re unsure how to do that, you can also ask the butcher in the meat department to trim them for you.
- Please note that I didn’t add salt to this recipe because I used salted lemon pepper seasoning, Knorr chicken bouillon as well as salted butter. You will need salt if you use unsalted lemon pepper seasoning or unsalted butter!
- If possible, allow the turkey wings to marinate before air frying. This allows the flavors to intensify.
- Please do not skip the lemon pepper butter sauce; it makes a lot of difference in this recipe!
- Let the wings rest for about 10 to 15 minutes after cooking. They will be juiciest this way.
- Don’t waste the drippings. You can make a tasty gravy out of them!
- You can make this ahead, especially if you are prepping for Thanksgiving or any other occasion.
What to Serve with Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings
Tasty, crispy, sweet, and tangy air fryer Brussels sprouts will make an excellent side dish with these lemon pepper turkey wings.
Creamy vegan mashed potatoes is ideal for family dinners or special occasions and can go with any main especially this air-fried turkey wings. Made without any dairy, they still come out sweet and full of savory flavor!
Super easy healthy braised red cabbage with apples, red onions and bell pepper is literally the best side dish for this lemon pepper turkey wings!
This buttery air fryer roasted acorn squash is flavorful, easy, and will make a perfect side for your main dish. Acorn squash is loaded with nutrition. It’s low in calories but full of fiber and deliciously hearty.
How to Store Leftovers
If you have any leftovers, you’ll want to put them in an airtight container in your fridge. My husband usually ensures they are eaten up well before 4 days roll around. You can also freeze them as I mentioned, though you should use them within 3 months.
Usually, when I wish to put them in the freezer, I like storing the turkey wings leftovers in a ziplock bag. This way, it only occupies a little space. Also, I use a permanent marker to label them, which helps with easy identification.
FAQs
You’re going to air fry your turkey wings at 375F. For 30 minutes, this will assure you of a properly cooked interior.
It’s not necessary to cut the wings up unless you want to. I find they’re easier to serve this way, plus they’ll cook more evenly. If you’re unsure how to do it, you can have the butcher split them for you.
You can find turkey wings at just about any supermarket. If you don’t see them in the meat section, ask the butcher if they carry them. You can also go to a butcher shop for them.
Turkey wings are done when the internal temperature is at 165F. Use a meat thermometer to be sure they’re completely cooked through!
Yes, you most certainly can! In fact, if you can’t find turkey wings near you or prefer chicken to turkey, this recipe will work beautifully with chicken wings.
To season turkey, you’ll clean it and pat it dry first. Then add all the ingredients for the turkey to season the wings before putting them in your air fryer. Alternatively, you can season your turkey with your favorite seasonings.
Variations/Substitutions
- Use chicken wings or even duck wings instead.
- Try using your favorite spice rub as the seasoning.
- Add a little Cajun seasoning for a kick.
- Use the hot honey butter sauce instead of the lemon pepper butter sauce!
HOW TO MAKE TURKEY WINGS IN THE AIR FRYER:
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A lemony, buttery, garlicky, and succulent easy-to-make air fryer lemon pepper turkey wings is the simple turkey meat recipe you need! These are the elevated turkey wings you can count on for any occasion! These lemon pepper turkey wings will never disappoint. Also, it comes together so quickly because you will use the air fryer.
On the other hand, you are welcome to use the oven if you do not have an air fryer! This is an excellent option during Thanksgiving, Sunday, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Turkey Wings Ingredients:
- 5 lbs turkey wings
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 TBS Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dry parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon Knorr chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon onions powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional; if needed. I didn’t add salt to this recipe because I used salted lemon pepper seasoning, Knorr chicken bouillon as well as salted butter. )
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
Lemon Butter sauce:
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Dry parsley
Instructions
- Gather. The ingredients are simple but to ensure you don’t leave something out by mistake, gather everything first.
- Prep the wings. Next, wash and clean the turkey wings. You will likely need to cut the tips off of yours (I had to on mine).
- Season Turkey Wings. Put the wings into a bowl with the remaining ingredients listed for the turkey (Lemon pepper seasoning, olive oil, Dry parsley, Knorr bouillon, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Dried thyme, Lemon juice, and Salt). Combine to ensure that every part of each turkey wing is soaked with spices. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes or even overnight.
- Air fry Turkey Wings. When ready to cook, place the seasoned turkey wings into your air fryer basket. Set the time to 30 minutes and the temperature to 375F. Make sure you turn the wings half-way through the cooking time. They will be ready when they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
- Make the Lemon Pepper Butter sauce. While your turkey wings are cooking, make the lemon pepper butter sauce by melting the butter in the microwave and adding all the sauce ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Toss and coat. When both the sauce and wings are ready, toss them together to coat while still hot. Allow them to cool slightly before you serve them.
Notes
Trim your wings to cut off the tips first. If you’re unsure how to do that, you can also ask the butcher in the meat department to trim them for you.
Please note that I didn’t add salt to this recipe because I used salted lemon pepper seasoning, Knorr chicken bouillon as well as salted butter. You will need salt if you use unsalted lemon pepper seasoning or unsalted butter!
If possible, allow the turkey wings to marinate before air frying. This allows the flavors to intensify.
Please do not skip the lemon pepper butter sauce; it makes a lot of difference in this recipe!
Let the wings rest for about 10 to 15 minutes after cooking. They will be juiciest this way.
Don’t waste the drippings. You can make a tasty gravy out of them!
You can make this ahead, especially if you are prepping for Thanksgiving or any other occasion. This is my air fryer!
Favorite Air Fryer Main Dishes to Try:
- Air Fryer Steak Bites and Peppers.
- Best Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer.
- Cilantro Marinated Turkey Legs.
- NY Strip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter.
- Shawarma Chicken Quarters and Potatoes.
- Air Fryer Steak and Zucchini.
- Marinated Lamb Chops.
- Healthy Chicken Breast Fajitas.
- Jerk Chicken Wings!
- Air Fryer Meatballs From Scratch
- Crispy Air Fryer Ribs
- Lemon Pepper Turkey Wings!
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These turkey wings were enjoyable and delicious. The marinade was perfect and I did it overnight. It brought out the tasty flavors.
Enjoyed these for dinner last night and they did not disappoint! So easy, quick and packed with flavor! Definitely, a new favorite wing recipe!
I have never cooked turkey wings before, but these were amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
So crispy and tangy! Love this recipe!
Yay, Morgan!!!
Outstanding recipe thanks so much! tasted so much good!
Glad you like this, Suja!
I didn’t realize how huge turkey wings are! Never had them, but my goodness. It’s like giant chicken wings and I am HERE FOR IT. Definitely making this stat. Sounds amazing!
Oh yes, Dana, Turkey wings are gigantic, lol!!😂 Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve never tried turkey wings until making this recipe but OMG are they delicious! So juicy and flavorful!
Happy to hear that this recipe worked out for you, Tayler!🙌🏾