There are days when I crave fried chicken… but not the oil, not the mess, and definitely not the hugasan.
Enter: the air fryer, aka my best friend on tired weeknights.
Using the air fryer makes me feel like I’m cheating the system — crispy, juicy chicken… but healthier? Yes, please.
Here are air fryer chicken ideas that ACTUALLY come out crispy, tested sa bahay and loved by the family.
1. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Toss wings in butter, garlic powder, and parmesan after air frying. Ykaie loves this because it tastes like her favorite restaurant snack.
2. Air Fryer Pinoy Fried Chicken
Same marinade: soy, calamansi, pepper, and garlic. But instead of deep-frying, pop it in the air fryer. The skin still turns crispy without the oil.
3. Honey Soy Chicken Thighs
One of my go-to lazy dinners. Mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Air fry. Serve with rice. Done.
4. Crispy Chicken Tenders
Coat in crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs. Perfect for kids’ baon or movie-night snacks.
5. Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
Zesty, peppery, and super easy. Just toss everything in the basket and let the air fryer do its job.
6. Adobo-Style Air Fryer Wings
Brush chicken with a thick adobo reduction before air frying. Medyo experimental but SO GOOD.
⭐ 7. Buffalo Chicken Bites
Toss crispy bites in hot sauce and butter. Perfect for game nights, movie nights, or merienda cravings.
The best part?
Minimal effort, minimal hugasin, maximum crispiness.
Air fryer chicken ideas = happiness in the busy mom world.
