Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
This easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken requires just chicken, seasonings, and BBQ sauce and it almost magically turns into a delicious, well-cooked BBQ Chicken without the fuss of cooking on the grill.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (2) boneless skinless chicken breasts appox 6 oz each
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Mix together the paprika, salt, and pepper. Season both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 360° F for 16 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking. After 16 minutes, baste the chicken with BBQ sauce and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Flip and baste the other side, cook 2 more minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- As the size of chicken varies greatly, it’s best to rely on a meat thermometer to determine when the chicken is done.
- If your chicken breasts are large, you can slice them in half to get 2 6-oz pieces.
All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 154IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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