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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Make crave-worthy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken in a snap! A simple homemade rub seasons the chicken deliciously before being air-fried to juicy perfection, and then basted with BBQ sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness; this will ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices. Rub your chicken breasts with the spice mix and the oil. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes on the counter.
- Place in the preheated air fryer without overlapping (cook them in batches, because overcrowding the air fryer will not cook them evenly).
- Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Over the last 2 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken with the BBQ sauce.
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Notes
- Leftovers are great for quick meals throughout the week. Here's how to store them so they stay fresher longer:
- In the refrigerator: Store cooled chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to about 5 days.
- In the freezer: Place cooled chicken into freezer-safe bags or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: Leftovers are best reheated in the air fryer for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. This helps to keep the inside nice and moist. You can also rewarm in the microwave or over the stove until warmed through. Thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator overnight and reheat the next day.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
981mg
(41%)
Potassium
464mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
393IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 981mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.