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    These 20 Air fryer Chicken Dinner Ideas Are So Good, You’ll Forget About Takeout!

    By Rachna Published: Jul 5, 2025 Leave a Comment

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    Are you struggling to find time for a healthy dinner on busy nights? Here are 20 mouthwatering easy-to-make air fryer chicken recipes that are quick to do. Packed with nutrition with low toil, perfect for your hectic weeknights.

    Chicken Al Pastor Chipotle Copycat

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    Marinate a large batch and keep the leftovers in the fridge. This Chipotle Copycat Chicken Al pastor is great with a dip and salad. Or just add to a side of rice and beans. Delicious and sensible chicken dinner.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Al Pastor Chipotle Copycat

    Pesto Chicken in Air fryer

    Pesto chicken served on a plate
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    This pesto chicken is so healthy and easy to make. Basically needs only two ingredients and gets done pretty quickly.

    Get the recipe: Pesto Chicken

    Chicken and Potatoes in Air fryer

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    This chicken and potatoes is a no-fuss dinner recipe. Gets done in under 30 minutes. Needs no marination time.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken and Potatoes

    Air fryer Chicken Burger

    Tasty chicken burger on a plate
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    You will be surprised at how quick and healthy this chicken burger patty is when made in the air fryer. Assemble a tasty chicken burger meal at home that will be hugely popular.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Burger

    Air fryer Chicken Shawarma

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    This chicken shawarma has tasty air fried chicken strips with a zesty sauce and salad in a wholewheat wrap. It is absolutely perfect chicken dinner.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Shawarma

    Fried Chicken in Air fryer

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    This delicious fried chicken is everyone's favorite. Kids will have it with their favorite dip and side. You can add a salad to make it a meal.

    Get the recipe: Fried chicken drumsticks in air fryer

    Air fryer Shake and Bake Chicken

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    This recipe is as easy and quick as it gets. Crunchy air fried chicken is a perfect quick meal. Pair with a nice salad.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Shake and Bake Chicken

    Air fryer Chicken Legs

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    Delicious air fryer chicken legs that turn out super tasty. Quick and easy to do. Have a nice chicken main. Pair with rice and salad.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Legs

    Orange Chicken

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    Forget takeout and make this delightful orange chicken at home. Pair with rice for a hearty meal.

    Get the recipe: Orange Chicken

    Air fryer Chicken 65

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    This spicy and delicious chicken main is so good with a pulao or fried rice. Add spice to your meal with chicken 65.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken 65

    Air fryer Whole Tandoori Chicken

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    This Whole Tandoori Chicken is perfect for a meal. Have with a chutney and salad. Leftovers are great in salads, wraps or in a bowl.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Whole Tandoori Chicken

    Air fryer Chicken Fajitas

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    This is my go-to healthy meal. Chicken fajitas are done quickly in air fryer. Have in a tortilla or as is for a wholesome meal.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Air fryer Chicken Meatballs

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    I make these chicken meatballs regularly. Serve them with pasta or toss them in a curry. You can use them in subs or sandwiches too.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Meatballs

    Air fryer Chicken Thighs

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    Air fried chicken thighs are so easy to make. Pair with a dip and salad for a meal.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Thighs

    Air fryer Teriyaki Chicken

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    Forget takeout and make this delightful Teriyaki Chicken Bites at home. Quick recipe. Tastes so good with rice.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Teriyaki Chicken

    Air fryer BBQ Chicken

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    Love the smoky, sweet and delicious BBQ chicken in air fryer. Quick and easy recipe. Have with a salad and dip for a meal.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer BBQ Chicken

    Air fryer Chicken Kabobs

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    These chicken kabobs in air fryer are so good. Have them as is or serve in a wrap or taco.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Kabobs

    Air fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken

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    This air fryer lemon pepper chicken is so easy and tasty. I love adding it to a salad for a nice healthy meal.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken

    Air fryer Tandoori Chicken

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    Tandoori chicken is so delicious. Perfect with a dip and salad. Can be used in a wrap or taco too.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Tandoori Chicken

    Air fryer Chicken Tenders

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    Make these delicious air fryer chicken tenders and serve them with a nice dip. Kids love these. You can have them with homemade fries and salad.

    Get the recipe: Air fryer Chicken Tenders

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