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7 Essential Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

I absolutely love my air fryer, and one of my favorite things to cook in it is chicken. I have a handful of tried-and-true chicken recipes that I always come back to. They are all quick and easy to prepare, adaptable, and just about fool-proof.

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When it comes to air fryer recipes, chicken is one of the most popular ingredients, because it always comes out so perfectly cooked. From crispy homemade chicken tenders, to succulent roast chicken these recipes will become your go-to meals for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, and everything in between.

Everyone loves roast chicken – crispy skin, and juicy yet delicate meat. It's can be a hassle to cook the traditional way, but cooking it in the air fryer is a cinch.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

The key to juicy, flavor-packed chicken every single time? Cook it in the air fryer! Air fried chicken breast recipe is so easy and delicious, it'll quickly become your new weeknight dinner staple.
Chicken thighs are juicy, endlessly versatile and super quick and to cook in the air fryer. This is the perfect recipe for total beginners, because they remain succulent and juicy even if they get a little over-cooked.
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These crispy, juicy air fryer chicken tenders are the perfect family-friendly meal. The no egg breading method makes them quick to prepare, they cook in minutes, and the crispy, seasoned coating will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Try these juicy, tender air fryer chicken drumsticks for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner! Cooking chicken drumsticks in the air fryer crisps up the skin while locking in the natural juices, for insanely juicy chicken with irresistibly crispy skin.
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Cook a batch of these crave-worthy crispy air fryer chicken wings for an effort-less appetizer or snack. Around 5 minutes hands-on time and a quick blast in the air fryer gives crunchy, crowd-pleasing wings minus all the hassle.
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These homemade air fryer chicken nuggets are the ultimate kid-friendly dinner – and adults love them too! (A short marinade in buttermilk is the secret to getting them ultra crispy).
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