Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in slightly caramelized barbecue sauce. Coat the chicken thighs or breasts with a spice rub to add extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.5 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional
- Cooking Spray
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Rub Chicken - In a small bowl, mix up the spices. Rub the chicken pieces with the spice rub on both sides.
- Add to Air Fryer - Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, add the chicken, and spray the tops of the chicken with a quick spritz of the spray.
- Air Fry - Air fry at 375 degrees F for 16-18 minutes for thighs or 14-16 minutes for breasts, until the internal temp is at least 165 degrees F.
- Brush with BBQ Sauce - Brush the tops of the chicken generously with the barbecue sauce. Air fry again at 400 degrees F for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is a little bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve - Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with sides of your choice.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes until warmed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 13.9 g
- Sodium: 507.8 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 38.8 g
- Cholesterol: 124.1 mg
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