1. Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
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½ cup teriyaki sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions:
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Toss chicken with teriyaki sauce.
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Air fry at 390°F for 12–14 minutes, shaking halfway.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
2. Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
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4 chicken thighs
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Rub chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry at 380°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
3. Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken wings
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2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
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Coat wings with olive oil and jerk seasoning.
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Air fry at 400°F for 20–22 minutes, shaking halfway.
4. Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients:
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1 cup shredded chicken
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½ cup enchilada sauce
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4 small tortillas
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½ cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
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Roll chicken and sauce into tortillas.
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Place in air fryer-safe dish, top with cheese.
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Air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
5. Air Fryer Chicken Piccata
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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¼ cup flour
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons capers
Instructions:
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Dredge chicken lightly in flour.
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Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle capers before serving.
6. Classic Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
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4 bone-in chicken thighs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil spray
Instructions:
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Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
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Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
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Spray lightly with olive oil.
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Air fry at 380°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
7. Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
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2 lbs chicken wings
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½ cup buffalo sauce
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
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Season wings with garlic powder.
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Air fry for 25 minutes, shaking halfway.
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Toss cooked wings with melted butter and buffalo sauce before serving.
8. Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Rub chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings.
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Place in air fryer basket at 370°F.
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Cook for 18 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
9. Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken tenders
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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½ cup flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
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Dredge tenders in flour, dip in egg, and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
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Lightly spray with oil.
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Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown.
10. BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
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4 boneless chicken thighs
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½ cup barbecue sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Season thighs with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry at 380°F for 20 minutes.
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Baste with BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes.
11. Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions:
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Dip chicken in egg, then in a mixture of Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
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Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and cooked through.
12. Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bites
Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
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½ cup teriyaki sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions:
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Marinate chicken cubes in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes.
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Air fry at 380°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
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Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
13. Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Mix honey and mustard to form a sauce.
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Brush chicken breasts with sauce.
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Air fry at 370°F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with more sauce.
14. Spicy Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Ingredients:
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6 chicken drumsticks
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Rub drumsticks with oil and seasonings.
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Air fry at 380°F for 25 minutes, turning once.
15. Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts, sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon shawarma seasoning
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1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions:
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Toss sliced chicken with oil and spices.
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Air fry at 390°F for 12-14 minutes.
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Serve with pita bread, hummus, and vegetables.
16. Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
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2 lbs chicken wings
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
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Coat wings with olive oil and ranch seasoning.
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Air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
17. Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts, pounded thin
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½ cup flour
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1 egg, beaten
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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2 brioche buns
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Lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Instructions:
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Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, and bread with breadcrumbs.
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Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes.
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Assemble sandwiches with toppings.
18. Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken thighs, cut into chunks
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½ cup sweet chili sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions:
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Marinate chicken in chili and soy sauce for 30 minutes.
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Air fry at 380°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
19. Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions:
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Coat chicken with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
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Air fry at 370°F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway.
20. Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breast, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Instructions:
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Toss chicken and peppers with olive oil and fajita seasoning.
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Place mixture in air fryer basket.
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Cook at 390°F for 12–14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
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Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
21. Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
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½ cup buffalo sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
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Toss chicken bites with olive oil.
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Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
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Toss with buffalo sauce and serve immediately.
22. Air Fryer Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
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4 boneless chicken thighs
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
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Rub chicken with olive oil and spices.
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Air fry at 380°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
23. Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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½ cup marinara sauce
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg, beaten
Instructions:
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Dip chicken in egg and breadcrumbs.
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Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes.
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Top with marinara and cheeses, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
24. Air Fryer Chicken Satay
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
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½ cup coconut milk
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2 tablespoons peanut butter
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions:
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Marinate chicken in coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and curry powder for 1 hour.
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Thread onto skewers.
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Air fry at 390°F for 10–12 minutes, turning once.
25. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients:
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6 chicken drumsticks
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½ cup BBQ sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper
Instructions:
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Rub drumsticks with oil, salt, and pepper.
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Air fry at 380°F for 25 minutes.
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Brush with BBQ sauce and cook 5 more minutes.
26. Air Fryer Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breast, cubed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
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Marinate chicken in oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic powder for 30 minutes.
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Skewer and air fry at 390°F for 12–14 minutes, turning once.
27. Air Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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½ cup flour
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1 egg, beaten
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½ cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
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Dip chicken in buttermilk, dredge in flour, then egg, then flour again.
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Air fry at 380°F for 18 minutes.
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Mix cayenne, sugar, and paprika with melted butter and brush over chicken after cooking.
28. Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients:
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1 lb shredded cooked chicken
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½ cup shredded cheese
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8 small tortillas
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
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Mix chicken, cheese, and spices.
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Roll into tortillas and secure with toothpicks.
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Air fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes, turning once.
29. Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breast, cubed
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½ cup orange marmalade
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions:
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Air fry chicken at 380°F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway.
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Heat marmalade, soy sauce, and vinegar; toss chicken in sauce before serving.
30. Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients:
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2 tortillas
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1 cup cooked shredded chicken
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon salsa
Instructions:
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Spread chicken, cheese, and salsa on one tortilla.
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Top with another tortilla.
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Air fry at 370°F for 4–5 minutes per side, until crispy.
31. Air Fryer Chicken Burgers
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground chicken
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1 egg
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients and form into patties.
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Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
32. Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground chicken
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients and roll into meatballs.
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Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking once.
33. Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles
Ingredients:
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2 boneless chicken thighs
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½ cup buttermilk
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½ cup flour
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½ teaspoon paprika
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2 frozen waffles
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Maple syrup for serving
Instructions:
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
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Coat with flour mixed with paprika.
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Air fry chicken at 380°F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Toast waffles in air fryer for the last 2 minutes.
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Serve together with maple syrup.
34. Air Fryer Chicken Spring Rolls
Ingredients:
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1 cup shredded cooked chicken
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1 cup shredded cabbage
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8 spring roll wrappers
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions:
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Toss chicken and cabbage with soy sauce and sesame oil.
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Roll mixture into spring roll wrappers.
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Air fry at 390°F for 8–10 minutes until crispy.
35. Air Fryer Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
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1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
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1 cup cooked pasta
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½ cup Alfredo sauce
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¼ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
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Mix chicken, pasta, and Alfredo sauce.
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Place in an air fryer-safe dish.
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Top with mozzarella and air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
36. Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Tenders
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken tenders
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½ cup shredded coconut
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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2 eggs, beaten
Instructions:
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Dip chicken tenders in egg, then breadcrumb and coconut mix.
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Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway.