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    28 Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

    Published: Sep 27, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Make an easy family dinner in just a fraction of the time using an air fryer. This is one kitchen appliance that everyone needs. Air fryers require minimal cooking oil while producing amazing crispy results that are healthier and resturant quality. Try air fryer chicken parmesan or even air fryer chicken skewers for quick and easy meals that cook that are perfectly crispy. When you find your self trying to figure out what to make for dinner, try one of these easy air fryer chicken dinner ideas and see how tasty they really are!

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    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This air fryer chicken fajita recipe delivers perfectly tender chicken, peppers and onions for a delicious dinner you can pile into a flour tortilla. The air fryer cooks this dinner in less than 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Air Fryer Chicken Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Dip

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    If you love finger food, try this simple recipe. These air-fried sticks are loaded with cheese and chicken and go well with rich marinara sauce.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Dip.

    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

    Photo Credit: Air Fryer Yum

    By cooking these Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders in the air fryer the bacon becomes perfectly crispy while the chicken stays juicy! These are perfect for dinner or an appetizer.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

    Air Fryer Chicken Bites And Broccoli

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    We love these Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli recipe because it is so easy to make and can be ready in just about 30 minutes! Tender chicken pieces with broccoli served with rice or potatoes.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken And Bites And Broccoli

    Air fryer Chicken Parmesan

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This easy chicken parmesan recipe is a quicker and healthier version of chicken parmesan. This comes together in the air fryer in just 30 minutes for an easy weekday meal the family will love.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Parmesan

    Air Fryer Fiesta Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Photo Credit: xoxo Bella

    Air Fryer fiesta chicken stuffed poblano peppers, or Mexican chicken stuffed peppers, offer a true south of the border flavor. Your family will LOVE these tasty stuffed poblanos! Peppers with chicken and cheese are a great keto recipe, too.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Fiesta Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Air Fryer Chicken Skewers – Shish Kebabs

    Photo Credit: My Best Air Fryer Recipes

    These easy air fryer chicken skewers are a great way to get that grilled chicken inside. These are quick to make and are an easy weeknight dinner without the fuss.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Skewers – Shish Kebabs

    Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    These air fried spicy chicken tenders are perfect for sandwiches with a cooling drizzle of ranch dressing and crispy pickles. This will be a family favorite weeknight dinner!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

    Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and slathered in a classic, homemade Buffalo sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the wing.

    Get the recipe: Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken

    Photo Credit: Busy Day Dinners

    Make a delicious stir fry recipe inside your air fryer. This air fryer pineapple chicken has a flavorful tangy sauce and is perfectly paired with fluffy rice.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken

    Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve with dipping sauces for a satisfying and kid-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

    Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This easy stuffed chicken recipe has all of the Italian flavors of tomatoes, cheese and seasonings you love. This quick dinner is perfect for a family dinner any time of year!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

    This easy chicken recipe has a hot and spicy kick of flavors from the Nashville hot sauce without deep frying. With just a few simple steps you can enjoy this crispy flavorful chicken recipe.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

    Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken

    Photo Credit: Easy Everyday Recipes

    This Copycat KFC Fried Chicken has easy-to-follow instructions to make crispy, golden chicken bursting with flavors!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Copycat KFC Chicken

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Photo Credit: Yellow Bliss Road

    Craving crispy skin and juicy chicken? Air Fryer Chicken Thighs deliver! Packed with flavor and cooked to perfection in your air fryer, this recipe is a weeknight hero. Imagine tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a satisfyingly crispy crackle in every bite. It's dinnertime magic made easy.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

    Photo Credit: Yellow Bliss Road

    These air fryer drumsticks are about to blow your mind. Imagine: crispy, golden skin giving way to mouthwatering, juicy meat, all bursting with sweet and spicy flavor. This isn't just dinner, it's an explosion of taste that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds!).

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

    Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    In just 30 minutes you can make these super crispy wings drenched in a delicious honey garlic sauce using an air fryer!

    Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Crispy and Juicy – Made with Potatoes

    Photo Credit: Christina's Cucina

    Cook chicken and potatoes together in the air fryer for a fabulous dinner that is quick and easy for a weeknight dinner, but also fancy enough for guests.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Crispy and Juicy – Made with Potatoes

    Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    This air fryer cheesy bacon hasselback chicken is loaded with flavor. If you love cheese and bacon this is one quick weeknight dinner that is sure to please!

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

    The Best Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Photo Credit: Living Smart And Healthy

    Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe that is healthier and easy to make! Try these Air Fried Chicken Tenders recipes for a quick and satisfying meal. These Air Fryer Chicken Strips are perfect for busy weeknights or as a game-day snack!

    Get the recipe: The Best Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken

    Photo Credit: A Southern Soul

    Roasted chicken that’s tender and juicy on the inside, with crispy skin, is totally irresistible.

    Get the recipe: Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken

    Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (Provencal Style)

    Photo Credit: Little Nomads

    These chicken meatballs, infused with Mediterranean flavors, are both light and incredibly flavorful. Prepared swiftly in an air fryer, they're convenient to freeze and enjoy later. Whether tossed onto a salad, wrapped up, or packed into a lunch box, they make for a delightful addition to any meal. 

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (Provencal Style)

    Air Fryer Chicken And Vegetables

    Photo Credit: Dash For Dinner

    If you’re looking for healthy dinners that can be made in the air fryer, look no further than this easy recipe for air fryer chicken and veggies! Quick, easy, and packed with vegetables.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken And Vegetables

    The Best Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Air Fryer At Tiffany's

    This air fryer spicy chicken sandwich with a juicy chicken patty has a spicy, crispy breading and a spicy mayo to top it off. It's quick and easy to make for those busy weeknight dinners!

    Get the recipe: The Best Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are quick, easy and flavorful. These chicken tenders are breaded with panko crumbs for a crispy and delicious dinner or appetizer.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

    Brazillian Chicken (Tempero Baiano)

    Photo Credit: Garlic And Zest

    This flavorful Brazillian Chicken takes only minutes to prep for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Cook this in the air fryer for perfectly crispy and juicy results.

    Get the recipe: Brazillian Chicken (Tempero Baiano)

    Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu, Quick and Easy

    Photo Credit: Making Homemade Easy

    This amazing chicken cordon bleu is a meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes in the air fryer. The chicken is stuffed with ham and cheese with an easy sauce to drizzle over top.

    Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu, Quick and Easy

    Italian Chicken Cutlets

    Photo Credit: Making Homemade Easy

    These Italian Chicken cutlets are tender and juicy with a deliciously flavored breading. These are quick and easy to make in the air fryer.

    Get the recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

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