15 Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipes You'll Love

Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast
Photo by Soup Loving Nicole.

Your trusty air fryer is the key to perfectly cooked chicken breasts that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Want proof? You've come to the right place. In this collection of our very best air-fried chicken breast ideas, you'll find delicious inspiration for weeknight meals. From lighter takes on deep-fried favorites to restaurant-inspired entrees that'll impress even your pickiest dinner guests, these air fryer chicken breast recipes are as easy to make as they are to eat.

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Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

a dinner plate with a sliced stuffed chicken breast in the foreground, showing the asparagus and cheese filling
Bibi

Seasoned chicken breasts are stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and fresh asparagus, wrapped in bacon, then air-fried to crispy-juicy perfection.

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Mexican-Style Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Mexican-Style Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

"Just over 10 minutes in the air fryer gives you juicy, tender chicken breasts filled with spicy veggies," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen, who suggests serving with fresh pico de gallo and tortillas.

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Air Fryer BBQ Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Air Fryer BBQ Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
thedailygourmet

Make this incredibly easy entree with just five ingredients: chicken breasts, bacon, Cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce, and a pinch of salt.

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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast

Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast
Soup Loving Nicole

Skip the cast iron skillet and make these blackened chicken breasts — seasoned with cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, paprika, and thyme — in your air fryer.

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Air Fryer Coconut Chicken

Air Fryer Coconut Chicken on a white and red background

"These coconut-panko crusted chicken strips are crispy, crunchy, and oil-free," recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Yoly says of this wonderfully crispy chicken breast recipe.

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Buckwheat Queen

You'll never make chicken fajitas on the stovetop again. In the air fryer, the vegetables crisp up nicely while they chicken stays nice and moist.

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Air Fryer Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breasts

Air Fryer Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breasts
Air Fryer Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breasts | Photo by lutzflcat.

Apricot preserves add fruity sweetness to these air-fried chicken breasts with ginger. "Made this recipe and it was moist on the inside and crispy on the outside," says recipe creator kay, who serves this dish over mashed potatoes.

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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Chicken breast halves are coated in Panko bread crumbs and air-fried to crispy perfection. The sweet and tangy homemade dipping sauce is the perfect finishing touch.

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Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer

Healthier Bang Bang Chicken in the Air Fryer
thedailygourmet

This lighter version of bang bang chicken calls for significantly less oil than its deep-fried counterpart (it only calls for cooking spray)! Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar thedailygourmet suggests serving the sauce on the side so the chicken doesn't lose its crispiness.

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Air Fryer Chicken Kiev

Air Fryer Chicken Kiev
Soup Loving Nicole

It's easier than you think to make delicious chicken Kiev at home. This air fryer recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, so it's the perfect choice for busy weeknights.

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Soup Loving Nicole

Channel your inner Francophile with this easy and cheesy take on a French classic that's stuffed with ham and melted Parmesan and Swiss cheese.

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Air Fryer Pizza-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Air Fryer Pizza-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
thedailygourmet

"Stuffed chicken breasts with the goodness of pizza toppings, so delicious you may not even miss the crust," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar thedailygourmet.

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Air-Fried Buffalo Chicken

Air-Fried Buffalo Chicken
Buckwheat Queen

Chicken breasts are battered in a spicy Greek yogurt-Buffalo sauce mixture, rolled in crunchy Panko seasoned with paprika, then air-fried until perfectly crispy.

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Spicy Chicken Jerky in the Air Fryer

Spicy Chicken Jerky in the Air Fryer
thedailygourmet

If you like beef jerky, you should try this air-fried chicken jerky that's made with just three ingredients: chicken breasts (cut into strips), mojo criollo marinade, and Cajun seasoning.

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Air-Fried Chicken Calzone

air fried chicken calzone
Allrecipes Magazine

Satisfy your calzone cravings with this air-fried take on the Italian classic. These savory hand pies, stuffed with shredded chicken and spinach, couldn't be easier to make with fewer than 10 ingredients.

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