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BBQ Chicken in Air Fryer Recipe

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  • Author: Julian
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This easy BBQ Chicken in the air fryer is a quick and delicious way to enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken breasts topped with your favorite BBQ sauce. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this recipe delivers tender chicken with a smoky-sweet glaze in under 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner option.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Other

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for spraying)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, stir together paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts and rub it all over to coat them thoroughly for maximum flavor.
  2. Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil using an oil mister. Avoid aerosol cooking sprays as they can damage the air fryer basket.
  3. Arrange Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the air fryer basket side by side without overlapping to ensure even cooking.
  4. Cook Chicken: Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and cook the chicken for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cooking time may vary depending on chicken breast size.
  5. Apply BBQ Sauce: Brush the cooked chicken breasts with BBQ sauce and cook them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes in the air fryer to warm the sauce and enhance flavor.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 4 to 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring juicy chicken.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
  • Do not overlap chicken breasts in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispness.
  • You can swap the BBQ sauce with your favorite brand or homemade variety for different flavors.
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps it juicy and tender.
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: BBQ chicken, air fryer chicken, quick chicken recipe, boneless chicken breasts, easy dinner, BBQ sauce chicken

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