Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe
20 min
182°C | 360°F
4 people
Easy
Ingredients
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1.5 pounds Chicken breasts (Notes: Boneless, skinless)
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1 tablespoon Olive oil (Notes: For coating)
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0.5 teaspoon Paprika
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0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Salt
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0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
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0.5 cup BBQ sauce (Notes: Plus more for serving)
Instructions
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1Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
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2In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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3Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them evenly with the spice mix.
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4Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken and air fry for another 4-6 minutes.
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5Remove the chicken and generously top with BBQ sauce.
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6Return to the air fryer and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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7Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips & Variations:
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For best results, pound the chicken to make it as even as possible.
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Use room temperature chicken breasts for even cooking.
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Only add BBQ sauce in the last few minutes to avoid burning.