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Published: Apr 1, 2021 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

15 Easy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

Over the years I have turned to my Air Fryer again and again to make chicken. I love the way it cooks in the Air Fryer and your reviews of my recipes indicate that you love poultry, like chicken and turkey, in the Air Fryer as well! I wanted to share some of the amazing easy-to-make chicken recipes I have created in the Air Fryer.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

These chicken recipes come out perfect in the air fryer. From classic Fried Chicken, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and chicken wings. The air fryer has got you covered.

Nashville Style Hot Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer Recipe)

These Nashville style hot chicken tenders are so easy to make in the air fryer! These tenders are so wonderfully crispy and juicy, they rival any you’ve had in a restaurant! Ready to serve in less than half an hour.

Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

This Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thigh recipe is so easy and results in juicy moist full of flavor chicken. It's the perfect weeknight recipe full of flavor.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken (Air Fryer, Oven, or Grill)

Add some flavor to your dinner with this delicious Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. It takes minutes to prep and can be cooked in the air fryer, oven, or grill for a delicious bite to suit any occasion.

Sticky BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs

These air fryer chicken legs are so simple to make with just 3 ingredients! Perfect to serve as an appetizer or part of a main meal, they require very minimal prep and are ready to serve in about half an hour. Deliciously sticky and made with my homemade BBQ sauce.

Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

These air fryer bacon-wrapped chicken bites are the perfect quick and easy appetizer. They're the perfect play on sweet, salty, and spicy wrapped into one bite.

Jerk Chicken Wings

These Jerk Chicken Wings are cooked in the air fryer and are made with just 3 ingredients! These spicy wings are easy to prep and make and perfect to serve as an appetizer or main.

Chicken Patties with Garlic Aioli

These delicious Chicken Patties are quick and easy to make and can be made in the air fryer or shallow fried on the stovetop. Served with a creamy garlic aioli dipping sauce, they can be served as a main or an appetizer.

Healthier General Tso's Chicken Recipe in the Air Fryer

General Tso's chicken is usually coated and fried first to that awesome crunchy chicken that's covered in sauce. This air fried version skips the frying and the excess oil to get the same crunchiness.

Crispy Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings

Using the air fryer and a little cornstarch gets these wings are extra crunchy. Once cooked, they are covered in a delicious gochujang sauce.

Fried Chicken Tacos (Air Fryer)

These Fried Chicken Tacos are absolutely delicious and ready in less than 20 minutes thanks to the Air Fryer. Golden air fried chicken breast fried to perfection, topped with a vinegar-based slaw and spicy mayo wrapped up into a crispy taco.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Fresh or Frozen)

If you’re looking for all the tips and tricks to perfect Air Fryer Chicken Wings, I’ve got you covered. Here’s how to make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your Air Fryer from fresh or frozen, sauced or dry-rubbed.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Chick-fil-A Copycat)

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are golden, delicious, and full of amazing flavor. Your family will love this copycat version of the Chic-fil-A nuggets.

BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This delicious and juicy chicken breast is made right in your Air Fryer after being covered with bbq seasoning. It’s perfect as a main course with a side or on a salad.

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

This Air Fryer Fried Chicken is golden brown, juicy, and full of flavor. It’s one recipe you have to try in your Air Fryer.

Air Fried Spatchcock Chicken

It’s so easy to cook spatchcock chicken in the air fryer and the results are out of this world! The skin is perfectly crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. Ready to serve in about 45 minutes and made with 3 ingredients.

Bonus recipes!!!

If you also like turkey meat, you'll love these turkey recipes made in the air fryer.

Easy Air Fryer Turkey Recipes

These recipes for air fryer turkey are so delicious and quite easy. From turkey breast to turkey legs, and even turkey burgers.

Roasted Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Bone-In or Boneless)

This Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Breast is juicy and moist and so easy to make. Use bone-in or boneless turkey breast to make this beautiful golden roasted turkey in less than an hour. 

Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are juicy, delicious, and full of amazing flavor. I use my healthy secret ingredient to keep these turkey burgers nice and juicy with no added oil or butter.

Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Legs

These Air Fryer Turkey Legs are roasted in the Air Fryer and are nice and crisp on the outside while perfectly juicy on the inside. Take a trip to your favorite fair with this easy recipe. 

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  1. ann Callan says

    January 17, 2022 at 10:22 am

    Love your recipes.....you go girl!!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      January 17, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks so much Ann 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tara Beavers says

    August 10, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Your recipes look scrumptious 😋. I am going to make the Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings first, I will make your Sweet Poataoe Grits next

    Reply
  3. Mary Beth Dupuis says

    June 09, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    thanks for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
  4. Jean says

    April 17, 2021 at 8:41 am

    I made your biscuits for my husband and he raved said they tasted just like his mothers.

    Reply
  5. SUNČANA SUZANIĆ says

    April 14, 2021 at 5:32 am

    Thank You for delicious recipes.

    Reply
  6. Veronica Mangham says

    April 11, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    Hello Tanya,, Thank you for sharing your recipes. They all look good. I can't wait to try some of them .Veronica

    Reply
  7. Stephen Thomas says

    April 09, 2021 at 1:44 am

    Best go to recipes ever!!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 10, 2021 at 9:16 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  8. Billie Patrick says

    April 08, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    thank you for all the recipes

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 10, 2021 at 9:16 am

      No problem 🙂

      Reply

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