5.0 from 9 votes
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
This quick and easy recipe makes barbecue chicken in the air fryer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 386 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 to 3 breasts)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Spray your air fryer basket lightly with olive oil cooking spray and set it aside.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Sprinkle the spices over the chicken, making sure to coat each piece evenly.
- Add the chicken breasts to the air fryer basket, making sure they’re all in a single layer. Cook at 375 Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
- Once the chicken registers 165 Fahrenheit on an instant read thermometer, brush each piece withB BQ sauce and cook them again at 375 Fahrenheit for 2 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
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Notes
- Storing: Leftover air fryer bbq chicken breast will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, or air fry it at 350 for 5-8 minutes until warmed through.
- Leftover air fryer bbq chicken breast will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, or air fry it at 350 for 5-8 minutes until warmed through.
- Freezing: Store cooked chicken breast in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag with as much air removed as possible. Cooked chicken will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
- Store cooked chicken breast in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag with as much air removed as possible. Cooked chicken will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- You can substitute chicken breasts wit boneless chicken thighs.
- You can substitute all the spices with 1 1/2 teaspoons of your favorite BBQ seasoning blend.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1582mg
(66%)
Potassium
1028mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
512IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1028mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 512IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.