Think you know fried chicken? These 19 air fryer recipes are delicious twists on the classics. They offer all the crispy, juicy goodness you crave without the mess, hassle, and extra calories of traditional deep frying. It’s a modern spin on an old favorite!
Korean Fried Chicken
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. You won’t miss the extra oil and mess of deep frying one bit.
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Salt and Pepper Chicken
This Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken is crispy, crunchy, spicy, and an ideal match for a cold beer. The air fryer makes it healthy and easy.
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Orange Chicken
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.
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
I love this Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken so much. It’s tender inside, crunchy outside, and full of flavor.
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Sesame Chicken
Do you love crispy, sweet-savory Sesame Chicken from your favorite Chinese restaurant? My family says this air fryer version is just as good!
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Fried Chicken Sandwich
What’s better than a crispy, spicy, fried chicken sandwich? An Air Fryer Fried Chicken Sandwich! It’s easier to make and better for you.
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Chicken 65
Chicken 65 is a spicy, crispy fried chicken from South India loaded with intense flavors of ginger, garlic, curry leaves, cumin, and chilies. And yes, you can make it in the air fryer!
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Classic Fried Chicken
This basic Air fryer fried chicken is easy to make and so good. It’s crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside.
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Chicken Cutlets
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are crispy, tender, juicy and flavorful. You can’t beat a scrumptious, kid-friendly recipe that is loved by adults, too. Enjoy delicious “fried” chicken in under 30 minutes with no greasy mess!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is tender chicken breast stuffed with smoky ham and melty Swiss cheese and then coated in crispy Panko. It’s a scrumptiously simple air fryer recipe that can be prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes. One of our best quick and easy chicken recipes.
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Breaded Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenders come out crispy and golden every time! They pair perfectly with your favorite dippings sauce. Adults and kids will loved these breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer.
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Chicken Katsu Sandwich
This Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Sandwich is a delicious spin on a traditional Japanese food. This chicken tender Katsu sandwich is super easy to make!
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Chicken Katsu
Thinly sliced chicken cutlets are coated in panko and air fried to crispy perfection in this Air Fryer Chicken Katsu recipe. The crispy coating, juicy chicken, and homemade katsu sauce combine to form a fantastic blend of sweet flavor you will love!
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Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders With Flour are super light and delicious. These chicken tenders are a big hit in my household I’m sure they will be in yours also! Have these delicious crispy chicken tenders done in under 20 minutes.
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Chicken Parmesan
Air fryer chicken parmesan is crispy outside, juicy inside and covered with gooey melted cheese! It is the perfect quick and easy meal.
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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich
Prepare a juicy air fryer chicken sandwich at home anytime, with the help of this copycat Chick-Fil-A recipe! When you are craving a crispy chicken sandwich, this recipe is easy to make, even on Sundays.
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Katsu Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Thighs are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It’s topped with a sweet and deliciously tangy sauce. Serve it with a batch of rice and you are good to go!
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Bang Bang Chicken
Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken features crispy and juicy chicken cubes drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce! The cubes are marinated, breaded, and air fried for crispy chicken bites.
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