If you have an air fryer and you need some chicken dinner ideas, this list is for you! If you don’t have an air fryer yet, well maybe I’ll finally convince you. There are lots of creative ways to cook chicken in your air fryer! Here are 10 Must Try Air Fryer Chicken Recipes you should make for dinner this week!

A couple years later and here I am still in love with my air fryer. I’m trying new things in there all the time, and continuing to be amazed by its powers. Here are the First 15 Recipes I Made With My Air Fryer!

Air fryers are becoming even more popular in 2020 I’m noticing, and it’s easy to see why! Most of us are eating at home a lot more often, but we’re still craving restaurant foods. 

The air fryer is one of the BEST appliances at recreating crispy restaurant style foods while reducing oil and calories at the same time. Win win! 

What air fryer do you recommend?

If you’ve read any of my previous air fryer recipe posts, you may know that I had a Philips 2.75 qt Viva Air Fryer (affiliate link!). Two years later, I decided to upgrade to a bigger and better version.

Now I’m fully in love with this Cosori XL 5.8 qt Air Fryer (affiliate link!). More space = more air frying power = more amazing air fried food! 

I’m more into the non-stick coated basket than the wire basket in the Philips air fryer. I’ve linked both above so you can compare for yourself!

What are the best air fryer accessories?

Here are the accessories and ingredients I’m almost always using when I use my air fryer:

Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray (affiliate link!) – I use this oil spray for 90% of the cooking I do in the air fryer. I get them in bulk from Costco at a very reasonable price! Avocado oil has a high smoke point which is good for air frying. Plus the spray function helps distribute a little bit of oil very rapidly!

OXO 9-Inch Silicone Head Tongs (affiliate link!) – A solid pair of tongs is very necessary for air fryer cooking! These are my favorite tongs and I use them for most of my cooking. I especially love the silicone heads so the tongs don’t damage my Dutch oven or non-stick pans. Useful for lots of cooking applications!

Both of these accessories will be helpful for cooking any of these delicious looking air fryer chicken recipes! Let’s get to the list!

10 Must Try Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

1

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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A classic meal that is just as easy to make in the air fryer! These Chicken Tenders are made perfectly golden brown and juicy - air fryer does it best!

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2

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Air fryer chicken wings are the crispiest wings you can make at home! This recipes needs just four ingredients for the best batch of wings ever!

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3

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos take only five ingredients and they’re a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken and any salsa you've got on hand! It’s fun to use air fryers to imitate deep fried foods. Also, very very delicious.

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4

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

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This traditional Southern fried chicken recipe looks absolutely perfect! Marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, perfectly seasoned, and then air fried to juicy perfection - I have got to try this air fryer chicken recipe!

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5

Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies

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If you're looking for an air fryer chicken recipe that's not breaded, give this one a try! I'm loving how colorful and healthy this one looks!

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6

Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken

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Juicy flavorful meat, crispy skin, thank you Air Fryer! This Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken is the best way to use your air fryer for Sunday dinner!

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7

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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It's totally possible to make flavorful, juicy, boneless skinless chicken breasts in the air fryer! And I need to try it. This recipe is a great guide to follow for various sizes of chicken breast.

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8

Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Fritters

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Can't wait to give these creative fritters a try! Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Fritters are the best way to jazz up boring chicken with some veggies and cheese!

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9

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

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Kid-friendly, easy to make, freezer-friendly - it doesn't get any better than this! This Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken recipe is going on my to-try list immediately!

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10

Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas

You will not believe how easy it is to make super crispy chimichangas right in your air fryer! I like to fill mine with chicken, beans and cheese. Great way to use up leftover chicken.

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What are your favorite air fryer chicken recipes? Have you tried any of the ones listed above? Let me know in the comments below! As always, I love to see your food creations. Tag me on Instagram or use #projectmealplan to share!