Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Air fryer BBQ Chicken thighs are crispy and juicy and cook in just 20 minutes. Perfectly seasoned and slathered with your favorite sauce, the best air fryer chicken thighs are sure to please your whole family—no more waiting for nice weather.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or red chili powder
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- Chopped parsley to garnish
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel and keep them aside
- Mix the spices; oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and paprika.
- Sprinkle the mixed seasonings over the chicken thighs and rub them until well coated.
- Place the prepared chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and coat them with cooking spray on top. Air fry the chicken for 10 minutes, brush the chicken thigh with barbecue sauce generously, and cook further for 4- 5 minutes.
- Once the timer is done, flip the chicken thighs to the next side, brush them with barbecue sauce generously, and cook further for 4- 5 minutes until lightly charred.
- Once done, transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter and brush with barbecue sauce on top. Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley and serve it with veggies and lemon wedges on the sides.
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer.
- Use air fryer parchment paper to line the air fryer basket to make cleanup a breeze.
- Select chicken thighs that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer. The chicken can touch but shouldn’t overlap. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Use homemade bbq sauce, or pick up a bottle of your favorite store-bought sauce.
- Make it spicy by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Always cook chicken to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F when checked with a digital meat thermometer.
- Use leftover meat in salads, tacos, bowls, burritos and more.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg