Best 5 Air Fryer Garlic Chicken Recipes

AIR FRYER GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 400° F (approx. 200°C) for a few minutes and coat the air fryer tray with cooking spray.
• Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl along with the oil. Toss to coat evenly.
• Add garlic-ginger paste and the spice mix to the bowl. Toss the thighs with the marinade until they're coated.
• Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer tray.
• Air fry for 15 minutes, open and flip the thighs and fry again for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
• Rest the air-fried garlic chicken thighs for 5 minutes before serving.

AIR FRYER HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into cubed chunks, then toss in a bowl with Cornstarch or Potato Starch. Use enough to coat the chicken evenly.
• Place in the Air Fryer and cook according to your Air Fryer Manual for chicken. (Note - I cooked ours on 390* for 24 Minutes, 12 minutes on each side. Chicken Breast will not cook as long.)
• While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
• Bring this to a low boil, then whisk in the cornstarch until the sauce is thickened. (Note, if it's not thick enough, add in additional cornstarch until nicely thickened.)
• Set aside.
• Once the chicken is cooked, mix it into the sauce and warm up. This can be done in a small skillet or the saucepan, simply coat the chicken with the sauce. It will be a sticky texture sauce.
• Serve the chicken over the cooked rice with green beans.
• Garnish with green onion.

AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brine the chicken parts first. Add 1/4 cup salt to a bowl (or zipper-closure bag) of slightly warm water. Add the chicken thighs or breasts and let them sit in this brine for 15 minutes.
• While the chicken is brining, combine the seasonings for the rub.
• Drain the salt water mixture, rinse the chicken with cool water and thoroughly pat dry.
• Toss the chicken parts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then rub the spice mixture into both sides.
• For bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, air fry at 375°F. for 8 minutes, then pause the air fryer and remove the basket. Use tongs to flip the pieces over. For boneless, skinless breasts, air fry at 375°F. for 6 minutes.
• Place a tablespoon or so of grated parmesan cheese on top of each of hte pieces of chicken. Return the basket to the fryer and fry at 350°F. for 4 minutes (both thighs and breasts.) With an instant-read meat thermometer, check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F.
• Remove with tongs and serve.

AIR FRYER GARLIC-PARMESAN WINGS

Steps:

• For the chicken wings: Toss the wings with the 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
• Place the cubed cheese in a food processor and pulse 6 to 8 times until the cubes break up into smaller pieces, then process until the cheese resembles coarse sand, about 30 seconds. Transfer the cheese to a large bowl and reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons in a small bowl for sprinkling on the cooked wings if desired.
• Place the rosemary and garlic in the food processor and process until the garlic is finely chopped. Transfer to the large bowl with the cheese. Whisk in the flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place half of the seasoned flour on a rimmed baking sheet. Set the wings on top and pour the remaining seasoned flour over the wings. Press the wings firmly into the seasoned flour until they are completely coated.
• Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 390 degrees F for 3 minutes. Working in batches, lay the wings in the air fryer in a single layer so they are not touching. Cook, flipping after about 7 minutes, until the wings start to brown and become crispy, 15 minutes total. Transfer the wings to a platter and sprinkle with the reserved 2 to 3 tablespoons of cheese.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce.
• For the sauce: Combine the cheese and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts into the cream, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the chives, paprika, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Serve the wings with the sauce on the side for dipping.

AIR FRYER ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut the top off the head of garlic and place on a square piece of aluminum foil. Bring the foil up and around garlic. Pour olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper. Close ends of foil over garlic, creating a pouch.
• Air fry until garlic is soft, 16 to 20 minutes. Open the foil pouch very carefully, as hot steam will escape.