15 Air Fryer Chicken Recipes That Make Dinner a Breeze

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By Delia Mooney

Published Aug 20, 2020

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If you haven't hopped on the air fryer train by now, it's time. Although it has the word "fry" in the name, this appliance delivers crispy, flavorful food without the oil and grease. But this nifty gadget can do more than heat up chicken fingers and French fries. Here are 15 air fryer chicken recipes to prove it.

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1. Fried Chicken

The secret? A 50/50 marinade of buttermilk and hot sauce.

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2. Thai Peanut Chicken Egg Rolls

Ditch the takeout menus and make these beauties instead.

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3. Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich

A pickle juice-buttermilk brine? You have our attention.

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4. Buffalo Wings

All that's missing is celery sticks and a side of ranch.

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5. Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Even picky kids won't be upset about this remix on their favorite dinner.

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6. French Onion Chicken Breast with Fontina Cheese

We'll never turn down a 25-minute dinner.

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7. Chicken Patties with Garlic Aioli

Make 'em tiny for dipping or bun-sized for a sandwich.

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8. 20-Minute Chicken Breast

What's that? Sorry, we couldn't hear you over the crunchy breading.

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9. Chicken Quesadilla

In this case, store-bought rotisserie chicken is your friend.

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10. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Bacon on the outside, spinach and cream cheese on the inside.

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11. Roast Chicken

Yup, the whole damn bird.

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12. Fried Chicken and Waffles

Sunday brunch at home never looked so gourmet.

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13. Gochujang Chicken Wings

You need this Korean chili paste in your life, ASAP.

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14. Chicken Parmesan

The one meal your whole family can get behind, minus the extra fat and calories.

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15. Chicken Nuggets

And just like that, you're the world's best mom.

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