If you love chicken and you love your air fryer, this collection is going to be your new go-to. These 26 recipes show just how versatile and delicious air fryer chicken can be, from crispy wings to juicy thighs and flavorful full meals. Whether you’re looking for something quick on a weeknight or a fun twist on a classic favorite, you’ll find plenty of ways to make chicken the star of your table.
Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
Air Fryer Chicken Sandwiches are quick to make and they turn out super crispy and ready to top with your favorite sandwich toppings. With just a little oil, these are cooked to perfection in an air fryer! Get the recipe
Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken
Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken offers a convenient and quick way to enjoy a takeout favorite right at home, with less oil and all the deliciousness. This classic dish can be made in your air fryer and results in crisp and juicy chicken, tossed in a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Street Corn Fried Chicken Tacos feature crispy air-fried chicken tenderloins paired with creamy street corn, wrapped in warm tortillas, and served with cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken brings the flavors of your favorite takeout dish right to your kitchen. This healthier version of a classic is crispy, flavorful, and coated in a delicious sesame sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal, this recipe delivers all the taste with less oil and mess. Get the recipe
Simple Air Fryer Chicken Sausage
This simple Air Fryer Chicken Sausage is super quick and easy to make. These sausages are cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes, faster and cleaner than cooking on the stove top. They make a great lunch, snack, dinner – even a delicious breakfast. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Quarters
These Air Fryer Chicken Quarters have a flavorful dry rub that helps lock in the flavor while ensuring a crispy skin. Using the air fryer is one of the best ways to cook chicken quarters. Give it a try and you’ll see. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is marinated and coated in a cornstarch mixture to give it maximum crunch in the air fryer before being coated in a sweet and spicy Korean sauce. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kiev
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Kiev is a crunchy and creamy stuffed chicken dish that you just need to remove from the box and put directly into the air fryer. It’s ready in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are so simple to make and they come out so crispy on the outside with a nice juicy interior. Slathered with BBQ Sauce, they are simply irresistible. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Cutlets
These Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are quickly coated in breading and fried in the air fryer with very little oil to make a crispy, juicy piece of chicken that only take about 20 minutes to make. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Wings are so simple to make and they come out so crispy on the outside with a nice juicy interior. Slathered with a rich teriyaki sauce, they are simply irresistible. Get the recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
This Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is made with chicken breast that is stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded, and then air fried until golden brown. Get the recipe
Homemade Air Fryer Flautas
Homemade Air Fryer Flautas are made with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese rolled in a flour tortilla and fried to perfection in the air fryer. The air fryer crisps up flautas so perfectly, and with very little oil. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Fried Chicken
This easy Air Fryer Fried Chicken is crunchy and golden, with juicy and moist chicken on the inside. It’s one of the easiest ways to make fantastic fried chicken without the mess of deep frying. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu is tender chicken breasts coated in a golden panko crust, air-fried to perfection, and served with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage over a bed of fluffy rice. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and loaded with flavor, but they are nearly effortless to make. The flavors come from brushing the chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce while air frying. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
This easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken requires just chicken, seasonings, and BBQ sauce and it almost magically turns into a delicious, well-cooked BBQ Chicken without the fuss of cooking on the grill. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
These Air Fryer Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 15 minutes. Paired with a rich and zesty cowboy butter sauce for dipping, they’re a quick dinner or party appetizer that packs big flavor without much effort. The air fryer gives the chicken a beautiful char while keeping it tender inside. Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli
This Easy Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli has a light Asian-inspired sauce that adds a delightful flavor to a light meal that’s easy to make in the air fryer. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Wings
These delicious Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Wings are seasoned with a spicy and flavorful Cajun seasoning then cooked to perfection. They’re so crispy and delicious, you won’t be able to stop eating them. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Asian Marinated Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Asian Marinated Chicken Thighs are loaded with flavor and truly effortless to make in the air fryer. It’s your new go-to meal that you won’t be able to stop eating. Get the recipe
Easy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Easy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are breaded and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Breaded with egg, breadcrumbs and seasoned salt, this recipe is super easy to make and is very convenient. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken Bao
You won’t be able to stop eating this Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken Bao – super soft steamed buns with a deliciously spicy breaded chicken, red onion, and cucumber. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Street Corn Chicken Salad
Air Fryer Street Corn Chicken Salad combine the bold, zesty flavors of street corn and perfectly cooked chicken for a salad that has a balance of textures and tastes. Get the recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Patties
Air Fryer Chicken Patties are quick and result in juicy patties perfect for your burgers. Whether you use homemade chicken patties or store-bought ones, these are cooked to perfection in an air fryer! Get the recipe
Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken Recipe
Did you know you can cook a whole chicken in the Air Fryer? Not only is it one of the easiest ways to make a chicken, it comes out with crispy skin and the juiciest chicken. Skip the oven and make it in the air fryer. Get the recipe
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.