5 from 3 votes
Easy Air-Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
Juicy, flavorful BBQ chicken with none of the hassle—thanks to the air fryer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
291 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce your favorite, low-sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Begin by preparing the chicken thighs. Trim any excess skin or fat for a healthier meal. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up nicely in the air fryer.
- Score the skin side of the chicken thighs lightly, making shallow cuts. This helps the seasoning penetrate and gives more flavor to your chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly coated. This is what creates a delicious crust.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, brush the chicken generously with barbecue sauce.
- Cook for another 5 minutes to allow the barbecue sauce to caramelize.
- Flip the chicken thighs to skin-side up and apply another layer of barbecue sauce. Cook for a final 3 to 5 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping if desired. DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
297mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
224IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.