Chicks are for kids: 13 easy air fryer chicken recipes your kids will beg for

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I know cooking for kids can be rough. I’ve struggled myself to find easy dinner recipes my own kid would love. Every single one of these air fryer chicken recipes fits that bill. They’re easy to make and so delicious that kids — and adults! — are sure to love them. Check out this list of 12 kid-friendly air fryer chicken recipes.

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

friend chicken pieces in orange sauce garnished with sesame seeds in a black bowl with chopsticks and a green and white napkin.
Air Fryer Orange Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Orange Chicken is crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and tossed in an addictive sweet-savory sauce made with orange juice and zest. Based on the popular Chinese takeout dish, this healthy and easy air fryer version is a total crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Orange Chicken.

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.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Wrap.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

I’m thoroughly convinced that air frying is the absolute best way to cook a whole chicken. Rub it with some spices and olive oil, air fry it, and enjoy super tender, flavorful meat and skin so crispy it crackles.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Whole Chicken.

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

low angle shot of a plate of fried chicken with sesame sauce and sesame seeds.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Do you love crispy, sweet-savory Sesame Chicken from your favorite Chinese restaurant? My family says this air fryer version is just as good!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sesame Chicken.

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. And they’re so easy to make any time in the air fryer!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings.

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps are infused with the intense flavors of the Middle East. Authentic Shawarma is spit-roasted for hours, but this quick air fryer version captures those delicious shawarma flavors and can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Don’t skip the rich, tangy Lemon Tahini Sauce.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wrap.

Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken

Low angle shot of korean fried chicken with a hand holding a piece of the chicken.
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is crispy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet. It’s easy to make and you won’t be able to stop eating it.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken.

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

These Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they make a great light dinner or hearty appetizer.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos.

Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken

This Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken is so delicious! It’s full of spicy flavor from dried chiles and Szechuan peppercorns. Toasted peanuts add the perfect crunch, too. It’s so quick and makes a full meal if you pair it with steamed rice.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken.

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken

fried salt and pepper chicken in a black bowl lined with parchment paper.
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken is so good — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a hit of mouth-tingling spice. Delicious!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken.

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Air fryer fried chicken is easy to make and so good. It’s crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. These step-by-step instructions show you how.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Fried Chicken.

Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

I love this Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken so much. It’s tender inside, crunchy outside, and full of flavor!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken.

Air Fryer Fried Chicken Sandwich

Low angle shot of a fried chicken sandwich.
Air Fryer Fried Chicken Sandwich. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

What’s better than a crispy, spicy, fried chicken sandwich? An Air Fryer Fried Chicken Sandwich!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Fried Chicken Sandwich.

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