5.0 from 6 votes
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
This air fryer BBQ chicken is a quick and easy way to make crispy-skinned, juicy, chicken with simple seasoning, your favorite sauce, and loads of finger-licking flavor! It's a main dish your whole family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 711 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs or thighs or 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° F
- In a large bowl, add the olive oil and spices and mix together well.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel then add the chicken to the spice mixture and toss to coat well.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and place in a separate large bowl.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over top and toss to coat in the the bbq sauce.
- Place the chicken back in the air fryer and cook for 2-3 additional minutes or until the
- internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Notes
- Use skinless or skin-on chicken.
- Be sure to flip during cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Use any favorite barbecue sauce.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the chicken and/or the air fryer brand.
- Be sure to confirm chicken doneness with a digital thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
711kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
240mg
(80%)
Sodium
1167mg
(49%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 711kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1167mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.