Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

Cover image about air fryer
20 min
182°C | 360°F
4 people
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts (Notes: Boneless, skinless)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Notes: For coating)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce (Notes: Plus more for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3
    Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them evenly with the spice mix.
  4. 4
    Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken and air fry for another 4-6 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove the chicken and generously top with BBQ sauce.
  6. 6
    Return to the air fryer and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. 7
    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations:

  • For best results, pound the chicken to make it as even as possible.
  • Use room temperature chicken breasts for even cooking.
  • Only add BBQ sauce in the last few minutes to avoid burning.

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