Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts
Make perfectly juicy and flavorful air fryer BBQ chicken breasts in under 20 minutes! This easy recipe delivers bold BBQ flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning or dry rub see notes for recipe
- ½ cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and rub in seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Brush each chicken piece with a generous layer of BBQ sauce on top before cooking.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Brush with more BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Homemade BBQ Dry Rub: If you don’t have a premade BBQ seasoning, mix together: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and optional: ¼ teaspoon brown sugar or cayenne for extra sweetness or heat.
- Cooking time may vary based on thickness. Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Add another layer of BBQ sauce after cooking for a sticky, saucy finish.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket, cook in batches for even results if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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