Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Delicious BBQ chicken cooked in the air fryer, featuring crispy skin and tender meat, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts) Choose your favorite parts of the chicken.
- 1 cup barbecue sauce Use your preferred barbecue sauce.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust according to taste.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until all pieces are coated thoroughly.
Cooking
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
- Place the seasoned chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
- Pause the air fryer and brush the chicken with barbecue sauce, then resume cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Serve crispy chicken with extra barbecue sauce, and accompany with coleslaw or salad. Try shredding for sliders or wraps.