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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts Recipe

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts Recipe - Delicious tender juicy bbq chicken breasts right from the air fryer!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 2-3 breasts
  • 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ? teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

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  1. Add chicken to a plastic bag or large bowl and cover in Italian dressing, let marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to overnight.
  2. Spray your air fryer basket lightly with olive oil cooking spray and set it aside. 
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, and pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. 
  4. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. 
  5. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken, making sure to coat each piece evenly. 
  6. Add the chicken breasts to the air fryer basket, making sure they’re all in a single layer. 
  7. Cook at 375F for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 8 minutes. 
  8. Once the chicken registers 165F on an instant read thermometer, brush each piece with BBQ sauce and cook them again at 375F for 2 minutes. 
  9. Serve with your favorite sides. Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Notes

  • I’m using boneless skinless chicken breasts but you could also use thighs! 
  • Garlic powder, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes are going to help enhance the flavor of the BBQ sauce. You could substitute this spice mix for 1 ½ teaspoons of your favorite BBQ flavored seasoning blend. 
  • I’m using Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ sauce but feel free to use store bought or homemade.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 604mg (25%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 604mg 25%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.