Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

from thecookierookie.com
40 min

Easy to make Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is the best quick fix for a protein-packed weeknight dinner! Chicken breasts are seasoned with a mouthwatering medley of spices before being air fried to juicy perfection. Oh, and you can't forget the BBQ sauce, of course!

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken breasts dry and, if necessary, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, stir the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and peppers together.

  4. 4

    Brush each chicken breast with oil, then evenly sprinkle the spice rub over both sides of each piece.

  5. 5

    Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray and place the chicken in a single layer inside.

  6. 6

    Cook for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is between 160-165°F.

  7. 7

    Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce on each piece.

  8. 8

    Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165°F.

  9. 9

    Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving with more barbecue sauce, if desired.