Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

a round white bowl with sliced bbq chicken breast over white rice.

5 from 1 vote

Make crave-worthy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken in a snap! A simple homemade rub seasons the chicken deliciously before being air-fried to juicy perfection, and then basted with BBQ sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Marinating time30

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon avocado oil
1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness; this will ensure even cooking.
In a small bowl, combine all the spices. Rub your chicken breasts with the spice mix and the oil. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes on the counter.
Place in the preheated air fryer without overlapping (cook them in batches, because overcrowding the air fryer will not cook them evenly).
Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Over the last 2 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken with the BBQ sauce.

Notes

Leftovers are great for quick meals throughout the week. Here's how to store them so they stay fresher longer:

In the refrigerator: Store cooled chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to about 5 days.
In the freezer: Place cooled chicken into freezer-safe bags or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Leftovers are best reheated in the air fryer for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. This helps to keep the inside nice and moist. You can also rewarm in the microwave or over the stove until warmed through. Thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator overnight and reheat the next day.

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