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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

This air fryer BBQ chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a crispy, flavorful BBQ glaze in just 30 minutes. Perfect for air fryer BBQ chicken thighs, drumsticks, wings, or tenders, it's a quick and easy way to enjoy BBQ without a grill.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Dan from Platter Talk
Cost: $6.07

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce Plus, more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching for even cooking.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken breasts over. Con2nue to air fry for another 10 minutes, or un2l the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Optional: In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with additional BBQ sauce for a more glazed appearance.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Let the chicken marinate for at least an hour to maximize flavor.
  2. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even crispiness on both sides.
  3. Use extra BBQ sauce in the final minutes of cooking to create a sticky, glazed finish.
Discard the marinade; do not eat it, as it has been in contact with raw chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2900mg | Potassium: 1216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

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