Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken thighs with oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for balanced savory flavors. The seasoned thighs are arranged in the air fryer basket in a single layer for even cooking. Air frying at 400°F for 7 minutes cooks the chicken mostly through.
After the initial cook, BBQ sauce is brushed on both sides, and the chicken is returned to the air fryer for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. This second cook helps the sauce cling to the chicken and develop a sticky, glazed surface. The process can be repeated if cooking more chicken thighs in batches. Resting the cooked chicken briefly helps retain juices.
The result is tender chicken thighs with a nicely spiced, smoky flavor topped with a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze. These thighs are suitable for serving as a main dish or as part of sandwiches or salads.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- To a bowl, add the chicken thighs, oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well.
- Add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overlapping them. A tiny bit is ok, but you’ll have to shift them halfway through, as the chicken thighs will shrink a tiny bit as they cook.
- Air fry the chicken at 400F for 7 minutes.
- Brush the bbq sauce onto the chicken thighs, flip them over, and brush the other side with bbq sauce as well.
- Air fry for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Repeat when any extra chicken thighs you have left over. When done, let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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