Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

Two chicken breasts on a cutting board with sauce.

5 from 15 votes

Easy to make Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is the best quick fix for a protein-packed weeknight dinner! Chicken breasts are seasoned with a mouthwatering medley of spices before being air fried to juicy perfection. Oh, and you can't forget the BBQ sauce, of course!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ cup barbecue sauce plus more for serving

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and, if necessary, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Set aside.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
In a small bowl, stir the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and peppers together.
½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Brush each chicken breast with oil, then evenly sprinkle the spice rub over both sides of each piece.
½ tablespoon olive oil
Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray and place the chicken in a single layer inside.
Cook for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is between 160-165°F.
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce on each piece.
½ cup barbecue sauce
Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for another 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving with more barbecue sauce, if desired.

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Notes

Chicken Breasts: If using bone-in chicken breasts, cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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