How long does it take for chicken thighs to cook in the air fryer?

The cook time will vary based on the thickness of the chicken thighs, but most boneless chicken thighs cook in about 15-20 minutes in the air fryer.

How long does it take for chicken breasts to cook in the air fryer?

The cook time will vary based on the size of the chicken breasts, but most chicken breasts cook in about 12-15 minutes in the air fryer.

Can you stack chicken in an air fryer?

For best results, cook the chicken in an even layer and do not stack the breasts or thighs. This helps them cook evenly and helps the tops get a little crispy and caramelized.

Can I put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

You can put a layer of foil on the bottom of your air fryer if you want easy clean up. However, know that the foil will block the air flow on the bottom so you won't get the same crisp air fryer results. Be careful that the foil isn't coming too far up the side or the air fryer fan could grab it.

What temp is chicken done?

Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. For chicken thighs, many people prefer the texture of 170-175 degrees F, but for breasts 165 degrees F is perfect.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken | Kathleen's Cravings

Name: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts; 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

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

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This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken recipe gives you tender, juicy, chicken thighs or breasts that are coated in slightly caramelized barbecue sauce. Coat the chicken with a spice rub to add extra flavor.

Author: Kathleen
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 thighs, or breasts
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

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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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