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Peanut Butter Chicken Air Fryer | Chicken Air Fryer Recipes

When I first heard about mixing peanut butter with chicken, I raised an eyebrow. But trust me, this air fryer twist is like a little miracle in the kitchen. The nutty, slightly sweet sauce clings to the juicy chicken in a way that makes you forget about boring weeknight dinners. I remember the first time I tested this recipe on a Tuesday evening. I thought, 'Well, either this is going to be a total flop or my new favorite.' Spoiler alert, it was the latter. It’s the kind of dish that makes you lick the spoon and wonder why you don’t cook with peanut butter more often. If you’re into air fryer recipes chicken, or you’ve been hunting for a chicken recipe air fryer style that doesn’t taste like everyone else’s, this is your ticket. It’s easy enough to throw together on a busy night, but it still feels fun and a bit daring. I like to think of it as proof that healthy peanut butter recipes don’t have to be boring. This one’s balanced, playful, and downright delicious. Plus, recipes with peanut butter never go out of style, right?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: Air Fryer Recipes Chicken, chicken air fryer recipes, chicken recipe air fryer, healthy peanut butter recipes, Peanut Butter Recipes Easy, Peanut Butter Recipes Healthy, recipes with peanut butter
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380 F for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, honey, and chili flakes.
  3. Toss chicken cubes in the sauce until well coated.
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  5. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the basket.
  6. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
  7. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or a crisp salad on the side.