25 Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes That Are Crispy, Crunchy, and Delicious
Fry up wings, tenders, and even taquitos!
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The air fryer is one of the most versatile kitchen appliances. So for those of you who are new to this magical kitchen gadget, welcome to the club! There are all kinds of air fryer recipes worth trying, but if you ask us about our favorites? Hands down, it's chicken.
These juicy, aromatic, flavorful air fryer chicken recipes are a great place to start, and they make for super easy weeknight dinners. And did we mention they're easy? And healthier than typical frying methods? Sorry, geeking out over here (but for a good reason!). You can make tons of game day classics like chicken wings, fried chicken, and chicken tenders in your air fryer, but also full dinner chicken recipes. Say goodbye to standing over a pot of hot oil!
With chicken breast, chicken wings, and chicken thigh recipes, it seems like your air fryer can really do it all. Believe it or not, one of Ree Drummond's family's favorite meals—her chicken parmigiana (swoon)—can be "fried" up in just 20 minutes. Whether it's some crispy chicken sandwiches or a plate of chicken taquitos, these meals are quick and easy to make. Once you try out these air fryer chicken recipes, you'll have just one question: Where have you been all my life?
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Get your dipping sauces! Use a buttermilk marinade to infuse the chicken with flavor and moisture, and prepare for crispy golden perfection.
Get the Chicken Tenders recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Make dinner easy tonight. Chicken parm in the air fryer takes just 30 minutes! While the machine does the heavy lifting, you can make your favorite pasta dish to set the cutlets on.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
When planning a Super Bowl viewing, birthday, or any kind of party, wings are the way to go. This recipe makes them faster and just-as-crispy, and you'll have half the cleanup!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Burritos
Here's a tip if you want an easy weeknight dinner: prep your burritos ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer. When the craving strikes, all you have to do is pop them in the air fryer!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Burritos recipe at The Tortilla Channel.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
When all you have is a pack of chicken legs and what's in your spice cabinet, this recipe is your best friend. It's so easy to throw together with eight classic herbs and spices. Pair it with a side salad and you have a balanced dinner!
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Rather than running out to your local fast food joint, make your chicken nuggets at home! It's faster and healthier, and you get bragging rights.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets recipe at My Forking Life.
Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Who knew you could make a Cornish hen in an air fryer? This recipe is a weeknight dinner game changer. The skin is perfectly crisp, and the inside is nice and juicy.
Air Fryer Wet Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Lemon and pepper are a classic pairing, but when you add hot honey, these wings are out of this world delicious—sweet, spicy, and oh so tangy!
Get the Air Fryer Wet Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings recipe at Meiko And The Dish.
Air Fryer Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Sour cream and onion flavors go together perfectly! The marinade gives the chicken an aromatic and savory flavor, and includes a mix of seasonings.
Get the Air Fryer Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe at Whisk It Real Gud.
Air Fryer Dakgangjeong (Soy Garlic Fried Chicken)
You can make these bites of deliciousness in the oven or the air fryer! Boneless chicken bites are covered in a sweet, savory, and sticky soy garlic sauce and air fried to perfection.
Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
Travel to Nashville without leaving your home with these spicy, crispy chicken tenders. They fry up in about 15 minutes!
Get the Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders recipe at My Forking Life.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
There are several ways to make wings, but this air fryer method is one of the best. They'll be perfect for game day!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe at The Little Kitchen.
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Make a batch of delicious buttermilk fried chicken this week, right in your air fryer. The only challenging part will be narrowing down your favorite sides!
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Infuse tons of flavor into your fried chicken. This dish is a certified lip-smacker, thanks to the gochujang, ginger, and garlic.
Get the Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken recipe at I Am a Food Blog.
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A potato bun, crunchy slaw, and golden crispy chicken—need we say more?
Get the Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Sandwich recipe at Plated Cravings.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Serve these cheesy, crispy cutlets over pasta, in a roll, or on their own with a side of veggies.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe at Food Faith Fitness.
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
These chicken taquitos make for a great appetizer. Especially since you can make a batch in just 20 minutes with the air fryer!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos recipe at Gimme Delicious.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Taco night just got a whole lot easier. Toss your chicken and veggies into the air fryer and you're all set!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas recipe at Little Sunny Kitchen.
Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken
Have a delicious fried chicken dinner on the table in just over half an hour. Make it for a picnic or a weeknight family dinner.
Get the Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken recipe at Divas Can Cook.
Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Your kids will love these crispy popcorn chicken bites. Serve 'em up with a medley of dipping sauces!
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