Ultimate Air Fryer Chicken Recipes – Crispy, Juicy & Easy

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This is your complete guide to cooking chicken in the air fryer — whether you're making wings, tenders, thighs, or whole portions. From crispy skin to juicy centers, this hub covers how to season, how long to cook, and how to convert any oven-based chicken recipe for your air fryer. Whether you’re cooking fresh, marinated, breaded, or frozen chicken, we’ve tested every method to deliver perfect results. Get the timing right for bone-in, boneless, skin-on or skinless pieces — fast, easy, and always full of flavor.

Oven Temp (°C / °F)

Air Fryer Temp (°C / °F)

Oven Time (mins)

Air Fryer Time (mins)

Best For

200°C / 390°F
190°C / 375°F
45
30–35
Bone-in chicken thighs — juicy and crispy-skinned.
220°C / 430°F
200°C / 390°F
40
22–25
Boneless chicken breasts — moist with golden edge.
200°C / 390°F
210°C / 410°F
35
18–20
Breaded tenders or cutlets — crunchy and even.
200°C / 390°F
180°C / 355°F
25
14–16
Frozen nuggets or popcorn chicken — fast and crispy.

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