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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A delicious and easy dinner option featuring tender and juicy chicken with mouthwatering barbecue flavor, cooked perfectly in an air fryer.


Ingredients

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  • 4 small chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  4. Rub the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Air fry the chicken for 8 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken and cook for another 8 minutes.
  8. Baste the cooked chicken with BBQ sauce.
  9. Return the chicken to the air fryer basket and cook for another 2 minutes.

Notes

Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg