Cooking chicken in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to get juicy results without turning on the oven. Whether you’re making dinner for one, feeding a family, or pulling something straight from the freezer, the air fryer makes chicken fast, reliable, and versatile.
This guide pulls together all of my best air fryer chicken recipes in one place so you can quickly find exactly what you need, from classic chicken breasts to frozen favorites and easy meals.
If you’re not sure where to start, this is it.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipes
Chicken breast is one of the most popular cuts to cook in the air fryer. Below you’ll find guides for fresh, frozen, breaded, and specialty chicken breast recipes with clear times and temperatures.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast – A complete guide with time, temperature, and doneness tips
- The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken - find the perfect size for your air fryer!
- Air Fryer Thin Chicken Breast – Perfect for quick-cooking, thinner cuts
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast – No thawing needed, just simple adjustments
- Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast – Crispy outside, juicy inside
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast at 400 Degrees – When you want fast, high-heat cooking
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast– A flavorful twist on a classic
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Tenders, and Patties
These are some of the most searched air fryer chicken recipes — great for quick meals, snacks, or easy dinners.
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets– Homemade or frozen
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders– Breaded or unbreaded options
- Air Fryer Chicken Patties– Perfect for sandwiches
- Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken– Bite-sized and crispy
- Air Fryer Aldi Red Bag Chicken– One of the most popular frozen chicken items
Air Fryer Chicken Sandwiches and Easy Meals
If you’re turning chicken into a full meal, these recipes are great places to start.
- Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich– Crispy and easy to customize
- Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken (Ready in 20 minutes) – Classic comfort food made simpler
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu– Crispy outside with a cheesy center
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos – Great for quick lunches or snacks
- Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
- Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Hoisin Glazed Chicken Thighs
Frozen and Branded Air Fryer Chicken
Cooking frozen chicken in the air fryer is one of the biggest time-savers. These recipes walk you through popular store-bought options.
- Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken Air Fryer– Crispy chicken without the oven
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets – Quick and kid-friendly
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast – Simple and reliable straight from the freezer (coming soon!)
For more general tips, cook times, and frozen food recipes, see my full Air Fryer Frozen Foods guide.
Why the Air Fryer Works So Well for Chicken
- Faster cooking than the oven
- Juicy results with less oil
- Great for fresh and frozen chicken
- Easy cleanup and consistent results
Once you learn the basics, chicken becomes one of the most flexible proteins you can cook in the air fryer.
Start Here!
If you’re new to air fryer chicken, I recommend starting with: This section is coming soon!
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast for the basics
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken when you’re short on time
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets or Tenders for easy meals
This page will continue to grow as I add new air fryer chicken recipes, so you can always come back and find what you need in one place.
If you’re cooking other frozen foods in the air fryer, see my Best Air Fryer Frozen Foods guide for general time and temperature rules.
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