Description
A quick and easy way to make juicy barbecue chicken in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, brush with barbecue sauce, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time if chicken pieces are thicker.
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce for flavor variation.
- Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: barbecue chicken air fryer, easy chicken recipe, air fryer meals