Chicken Recipes
Browse our best air fryer chicken recipes with cook times, temperatures, and step-by-step instructions.
46 recipes
Honey Garlic Crispy Wings
Honey Garlic Crispy Wings combine chicken wings, honey, soy sauce, and garlic; air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes until deeply golden with a sticky caramelized glaze.
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders features buttermilk-soaked tenders, cayenne, and brown sugar; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden with a fiery butter glaze.
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu features chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, and eggs; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes until ultra-crispy, served with homemade tonkatsu sauce.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan features breaded chicken breasts, Italian breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes until crispy with bubbly cheese.
Crispy Buffalo Wings
Crispy Buffalo Wings combine chicken wings, baking powder, Frank's RedHot, and butter; air fry at 400°F for 28 minutes until shatteringly crispy with tangy buffalo sauce.
Classic Chicken Tenders
Classic Chicken Tenders are made with buttermilk-marinated chicken, panko breadcrumbs, and smoked paprika; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes until golden with a shattering crust.
Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast is made with boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; air fry at 380°F for 20 minutes until golden and juicy.
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs feature bone-in skin-on thighs, smoked paprika, and dried thyme; air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes until skin is shatteringly crispy.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Sandwich features buttermilk-marinated chicken thighs, cornstarch breading, and brioche buns; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until crunchy and juicy.
Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken is made with buttermilk-soaked bone-in chicken, seasoned flour, and smoked paprika; air fry at 380°F for 25 minutes until extra-crunchy and golden.
Crispy Orange Chicken
Crispy Orange Chicken features cornstarch-coated chicken thighs tossed in orange juice, soy sauce, and honey glaze; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes until golden and crispy.
Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders are breaded with panko, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes until golden with a sweet, tangy honey mustard dip.
Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Greek Chicken and Potatoes combines lemon-marinated chicken thighs with baby potatoes, oregano, and garlic; air fry at 380°F for 30 minutes and finish with feta and olives.
Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Smoky BBQ Drumsticks are rubbed with smoked paprika, garlic, and cumin then glazed with BBQ sauce and honey; air fry at 380°F for 25 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Crispy Dino Nuggets
Crispy Dino Nuggets are cooked straight from frozen with no oil needed; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until golden-brown and perfectly crispy on all sides.
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; cook at 400°F for 25 minutes until the skin is incredibly crispy and meat is juicy.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Spiedini
Lemon Garlic Chicken Spiedini features breaded chicken breast, Parmesan, and capers; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden with a bright lemon garlic butter drizzle.
Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Breast is made with boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder; air fry at 380°F for 18 minutes until juicy with a golden exterior.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas combine chicken breast strips, bell peppers, onion, and chili-cumin seasoning; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until charred and sizzling.
Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs
Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs feature chicken breast, bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until tender and charred on the skewer.
Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Crispy Chicken Taquitos are made with shredded chicken, Mexican cheese, cream cheese, and corn tortillas; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until shatteringly crispy.
Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas combine shredded chicken, refried beans, Mexican cheese, and green chiles; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes until crispy and golden on all sides.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken features chicken thighs glazed with soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar; air fry at 380°F for 18 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
General Tso's Chicken
General Tso's Chicken is made with chicken breast, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, and sriracha; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until crispy, then toss in sweet-spicy sauce.
Crispy Sesame Chicken
Crispy Sesame Chicken combines chicken breast, cornstarch, honey, and sesame oil; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden, then toss in a sweet sesame glaze.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu is made with butterflied chicken breast, deli ham, Swiss cheese, and panko; air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden with a Dijon cream sauce.
Chicken Kiev
Chicken Kiev features breaded chicken breast stuffed with garlic herb butter, parsley, and dill; air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes until the crust is golden and the center is molten.
Ranch Chicken
Ranch Chicken is made with chicken thighs, panko, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan; air fry at 380°F for 20 minutes until crispy with ranch flavor baked into every bite.
Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken Schnitzel features thin-pounded chicken breast coated in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until shatteringly crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until golden with a juicy, tender center.
Chicken Satay
Chicken Satay is made with chicken thighs, curry powder, fish sauce, and a creamy peanut-sriracha dipping sauce; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until charred on the skewer.
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken features drumsticks and thighs marinated in yogurt, tandoori spices, and ginger; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes until vibrant, smoky, and charred.
Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma combines chicken thighs with cumin, paprika, turmeric, and a yogurt-tahini garlic sauce; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes until deeply spiced with crispy edges.
Rotisserie-Style Chicken
Rotisserie-Style Chicken is made with a whole chicken, olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder; air fry at 360°F for 50 minutes until the skin is crispy golden and the meat is juicy throughout.
Crispy Popcorn Chicken
Crispy Popcorn Chicken is made with chicken breast, buttermilk, seasoned flour, and paprika; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until bite-sized pieces are ultra-crispy and golden.
Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken features drumsticks and thighs coated in scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme; air fry at 380°F for 22 minutes until fiery, aromatic, and smoky-charred.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken is made with chicken pieces, buttermilk, seasoned flour, and cornstarch; air fry at 380°F for 22 minutes until crispy, golden, and Southern-style tender.
Chicken Milanese
Chicken Milanese combines thin-pounded chicken breast, panko, and Parmesan, topped with arugula and cherry tomatoes; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Turkey Breast combines bone-in turkey breast with butter, sage, thyme, and rosemary; air fry at 360°F for 45 minutes until golden-skinned with juicy, herb-infused meat.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are made with ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes until golden with a tender center.
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers combine ground turkey with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes until juicy with a golden sear.
Air Fryer Turkey Legs
Air Fryer Turkey Legs features turkey legs rubbed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and thyme; air fry at 380°F for 30 minutes until the skin is crispy and meat is juicy.
Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Air Fryer Cornish Hen is made with a whole game hen, butter, Italian herbs, and lemon; air fry at 380°F for 35 minutes until golden-skinned and herb-butter infused.
Air Fryer Duck Breast
Air Fryer Duck Breast features scored duck breast served with a cherry, red wine, and balsamic sauce; air fry at 400°F for 16 minutes until the skin is crispy and center is rosy-pink.
Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin
Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin is made with turkey tenderloins, olive oil, rosemary, and smoked paprika; air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes until juicy and perfectly sliceable.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf
Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf combines ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and a ketchup-brown sugar glaze; air fry at 375°F for 30 minutes until moist with a caramelized top.