The air fryer turns chicken crispy on the outside and juicy inside with way less oil and way less cleanup than deep-frying or pan-frying. Here are 13 of my favorite air fryer chicken recipes, from crackling fried chicken to saucy wings and quick weeknight wraps.
A few to start with if you’re not sure where to begin: Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken, shatter-crisp and glazed in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce, Crispy Air Fryer Sesame Chicken, better than any takeout order, and Air Fryer Orange Chicken, ready with a fraction of the oil and mess of the deep-fried version.
CRISPY AIR FRYER KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE
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Air fryer Korean fried chicken is my new obsession. Just like the original deep fried chicken recipe, this Korean fried chicken recipe delivers morsels of chicken that are crunchy, crispy, spicy, and sweet.
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CRISPY AIR FRYER SESAME CHICKEN
Sesame Chicken is a Chinese-American takeout classic—crispy chicken is tossed in a glossy soy-sesame sauce that’s sweet, savory, and sticky enough to cling to every piece.
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AIR FRYER ORANGE CHICKEN
Air Fryer Orange Chicken is crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and drenched in an irresistible sweet-savory sauce made with orange juice and zest.
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HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN
This post will teach you everything you need to know about how to make air fryer fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside.
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AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Air fryer buttermilk fried chicken is a dream come true. What could be better than juicy, tender, hot-sauce-and-buttermilk-infused chicken with a crunchy crispy coating? Air frying it makes it easy and healthy.
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AIR FRYER KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken is one of my favorite things to make on busy weeknights. It’s so quick, delicious, and makes a full meal if you pair it with steamed rice. But the best part? It’s full of spicy flavor from dried chiles and Szechuan peppercorns.
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AIR FRYER SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken is easy to make without the mess or extra calories of deep frying. This version gets a hit of mouth-tingling spice from Szechuan peppercorns and a topping of stir-fried hot chiles and sliced garlic.
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AIR FRYER BBQ CHICKEN WINGS
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious. They’re easy to make in the air fryer and perfect when it’s too cold outside to cook on the grill.
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AIR FRYER CHICKEN SANDWICH
This air fryer fried chicken sandwich is crispy, crunchy, and totally delicious. And because the chicken is air fried, it’s quick and easy to make, and healthy, too. I absolutely love a crispy, crunchy, spicy fried chicken sandwich.
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AIR FRYER CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Air Fryer Enchiladas with green enchilada sauce are an easy, tasty weeknight meal that the whole family will love. I love making enchiladas in the air fryer because it’s quick to do and the cleanup is so simple.
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AIR FRYER CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAPS
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps with Tahini Sauce are infused with the intense flavors of the Middle East, where shawarma is a popular everyday food.
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AIR FRYER CHICKEN TIKKA WRAP
This Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Wrap is a delicious change up to boring sandwiches. Chicken tikka kebabs are infused with a flavorful marinade and then quickly cooked in the air fryer, keeping them tender and juicy.
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HOW TO AIR FRY A WHOLE CHICKEN
My world has been rocked by an air fryer whole chicken. I’m talking about a whole chicken cooked to crispy-skinned, succulent, flavorful deliciousness. Confession: I am a gadget freak. I’m almost embarrassed by how many kitchen gadgets I own. I said almost.
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