5.0 from 18 votes
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts
These healthy air fryer BBQ chicken breasts are ready in 15 minutes with just 3 ingredients. The chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in caramelized barbecue sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 3 medium chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce I love Stubb’s sugar-free
- Avocado oil or olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fyrer to 360°F and lightly grease basket with olive oil or avocado spray.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning mix.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, and then use your hands to evenly season with the spices.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken breasts with tongs and air fry for another 4 - 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and generously top with BBQ sauce.
- Return to air fryer and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let chicken breast rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving!
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Notes
- BBQ Sauce: You can use any BBQ sauce. I recommend Stubb's or Primal Kitchen.
- Chicken Tenders: You can use chicken tenders. Simply adjust the cooking time to 4 - 5 minutes per side since chicken tenders are thinner and smaller than chicken breasts. Make sure the internal temperature is still 165°F.
- Chicken Thighs Option: You can even use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip them over and air fryer for another 4 – 6 minutes until cooked through.
- Don’t Crowd the Basket: Arrange the chicken in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and may prevent the chicken from getting crispy. You may need to work in batches if you have a small air fryer.
- Storing: For best results, let the chicken cool to room temperature, then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 60 - 90 seconds, until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1024mg
(43%)
Potassium
693mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
144IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1024mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 693mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.