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Perdue Air Fryer Ready Lemon Pepper Wing
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Perdue Air Fryer Ready Lemon Pepper Wing

Perdue
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
13g
Protein
550mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Air Fryer Ready Lemon Pepper Wings are a frozen, family-friendly convenience item you’d find in the grocery freezer aisle near other frozen chicken parts, breaded tenders, appetizers, and party-ready snacks. Shoppers commonly grab this type of product during busy weekly grocery runs or for event-driven trips—game-day spreads, casual movie nights, or last-minute weeknight dinners where speed matters. The Perdue brand positions itself as a mainstream, American poultry expert aimed at busy families and value-oriented cooks; packaging leans into easy-cook messaging ("air fryer ready", quick crisping) and bright flavor cues like lemon slices and pepper specks to signal zesty taste. Labels often carry convenience and taste-forward claims rather than organic certification—no obvious organic or specialty health seal—and the front-of-pack marketing creates a mild “health halo” through the air-fryer callout even though the ingredient list contains multiple functional additives. In plain processing terms, this is a processed frozen prepared protein made with added starches, dextrins, phosphates and flavor systems. Sensory-wise, the expected experience is a crisp, seasoned exterior after a short air-fry cycle with a tangy lemon-pepper hit and a tender, juicy chicken interior; textures balance a slight chew from the wing meat against a crunchy seasoned coating. Packaging is a standard frozen-bag format meant to be opened at the counter or at home; the ritual is simple—preheat the air fryer, spread pieces in a single layer, crisp for minutes, and serve straight from the basket with dipping sauces. In American grocery culture it sits as a convenient, crowd-pleasing shortcut for social snacking and quick family meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein13g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chicken, Wing, Sections,, Water,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Rice, Flour,, Maltodextrin,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Spices,, Sugar,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Dried, Onion,, Natural, Flavors,, Dried, Garlic,, Xanthan, Gum,, Spice, Extract,, Lemon, Oil,, Citric, Acid,, Turmeric..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified starch, maltodextrin, phosphates, xanthan gum, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Perdue Air Fryer Ready Lemon Pepper Wing

The Lemon Pepper Wing can be a tasty option if you're looking for a protein boost, thanks to its 13 grams of protein per serving. However, it's also a bit higher in sodium at 550 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to keep that in mind. It's all about balance — if you enjoy these wings alongside a fresh salad, it can fit nicely into a healthy meal!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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