Description
A simple and flavorful barbecue chicken recipe made in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, skin-on
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush barbecue sauce over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
- Use homemade barbecue sauce for a personal touch.
- Serve with coleslaw for a classic pairing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: barbecue chicken air fryer recipe