Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe
Description
The Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe starts with thin, boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder, then coated in olive oil. The seasoning mix brings smoky, mildly spicy notes while the oil keeps the meat moist during cooking. Using thin breasts or pounding thicker pieces ensures even cooking. The chicken is placed in a preheated air fryer at 370°F and cooked for about 17 minutes total, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
After initial cooking, the breasts are brushed generously with BBQ sauce and air fried an additional two minutes to caramelize the sauce, producing a slightly sticky, flavorful finish. Thin cuts cook quickly and retain juiciness rather than drying out.
This chicken can be served sliced with extra BBQ sauce on the side and works well in sandwiches, salads, or as a main protein. Consistent breast thickness helps ensure even cooking.
The recipe notes advise storing cooked chicken in an airtight container refrigerated up to four days or freezing for up to two months. Using preheated air fryer and similar-sized chicken breasts produce best results. For a smokier flavor, smoked paprika can replace the regular paprika in the seasoning blend.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds chicken breast thin, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 370°F.
- For best results, use thin chicken breasts. If needed, slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner pieces or place the breasts between parchment paper, plastic wrap, or in a zip-top bag and pound them thin.
- Combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small dish.
- Coat each chicken breast with the oil and seasoning mix.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If needed, cook the chicken in batches.
- Cook for 9 minutes, flip the chicken breasts, and cook for 8 more minutes.
- Brush each chicken breast with BBQ sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Slice and serve with additional BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Use similar sized chicken breasts to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer before cooking for best results.
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 2 months.
- Swap paprika for smoked paprika for a smokier flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 931mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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