15 Air Fryer Chicken Recipes You Can Easily Whip Up
The air fryer can be a game changer when it comes to getting dinner on the table quickly, especially when it comes to cooking protein like chicken. Here are some amazing air fryer chicken recipes that the whole family will love!
1. Roasted Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
If you are looking for the flavors of roasted chicken with crispy skin, but you don’t have a lot of time to cook then this recipe is for you. This juicy chicken is cooked in just 20 minutes, serve it with a side or two and dinner is done!
2. Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
Trader Joe’s orange chicken in the air fryer is the perfect meal for when you are craving takeout or you don’t really have time to cook. This sweet and tangy orange chicken is delicious, and all the work is done for you. The chicken is already fully cooked so you are just using the air fryer to heat it through and crisp it up.
3. Stuffed Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
These air fryer chicken breasts are stuffed with basil, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes, and then seasoned and cooked in the air fryer. The air fryer will leave you with juicy and delicious chicken and it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
4. Air Fryer Chicken Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
If you are looking for a tasty game day snack that everyone is sure to love, try these air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks. Ground chicken and bread crumbs are combined and then wrapped around mozzarella cheese sticks and cooked in the air fryer. Serve these crispy appetizers with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
5. Tuscan Chicken Thighs
Tuscan chicken thighs cooked in the air fryer can be served as a main dish or added to a salad or pasta dish. This flavorful chicken is made with a homemade Tuscan seasoning blend, and cooking the thighs in the air fryer leaves them nice and crispy.
6. Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
These bruschetta stuffed chicken breasts are really easy to make, but your family will think you spent the whole day in the kitchen. The chicken breasts are stuffed with tomatoes, spices, and provolone cheese and then wrapped in puff pastry. This is a meal everyone is going to love!
7. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
These chicken thighs are rubbed with a delicious spice blend, and then cooked in the air fryer until they are juicy with a crisp skin on the outside. Air fryer chicken is a quick and easy meal for even the busiest weeknights, and you can even make these chicken thighs a day ahead of time.
8. Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo chicken wings are always a crowd favorite for parties and sporting events, and you can make them quickly in the air fryer. You can use fresh or frozen wings and still end up with crispy delicious wings. Serve them up with your favorite buffalo sauce and some ranch and blue cheese dressing!
9. Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks are a budget friendly and versatile meal that you can serve with lots of different side dishes. You can season chicken drumsticks with any flavors that you like or simply with just salt and pepper. They are cooked in less than 30 minutes and you can serve them with the dipping sauces of your choice.
10. Keto Chicken Fingers
If you’ve got kid’s chances are that chicken fingers are a staple in your home. You don’t have to buy them out of the frozen foods section though, you can make healthy homemade chicken fingers that are even better!
11. Chicken Tikka Kebab
If you are looking for an Indian dish that you can make easily at home then this is it. This flavorful chicken dish can be marinated overnight, then you just need to add your favorite vegetables to skewers and cook. These chicken kebabs will be ready to serve in just under 20 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight!
12. Air Fryer Dino Nuggets
The trick to dino nuggets in air fryer? The right temperature and the right time! That’s it. Serve the nuggets with air fryer broccoli or haricot verts for a simple dinner at home or with some raw veggies and Greek yogurt veggie dip and fruit as part of a packed school lunch.
13. Air Fryer Fiesta Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Air fryer fiesta chicken stuffed poblano peppers, or Mexican chicken stuffed peppers, offer a true south of the border flavour. Chicken is flavoured with cumin, salt, pepper, and margarita mix and the recipe also includes poblanos, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
14. Air Fryer BBQ Peach Bourbon Wings
Air fryer BBQ peach bourbon wings make an incredible appetizer or part of a tasty dinner. You can serve peach bourbon chicken wings for any occasion. Everyone loves bourbon wings, and the air fryer keeps things quick and easy.
15. Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings
I love to make these air fryer chipotle chicken wings. They are crispy and spicy on the outside and wonderfully moist and juicy inside.
