Your BBQ craving can be fully sated with juicy and tasty bbq chicken in air fryer. Chicken is perfectly seasoned and generously brushed with the barbecue sauce and is finger-licking good.
Bbq chicken in air fryer is the most convenient method of cooking, which eliminates the need to use a grill that will heat up your entire home. Plus these juicy chickens get ready in no time. Your family can have a fuller dinner by serving it with your preferred side dish or one of the ones I've included.
My family's go-to weekend meal is now barbecue chicken. I bet that your children will love the barbecue chicken recipe if you have any. If you love making easy chicken recipes, be sure to check air fryer sesame chicken and air fryer chicken lollipops.
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Why you will love bbq chicken recipe?
- Super easy to prep and gets ready in no time.
- Perfectly seasoned and delicious chicken recipe.
- Kids-friendly recipe.
How to make air fryer BBQ chicken breast?
Bbq chicken in air fryer is delicious and only needs a few ingredients.
Ingredients for bbq chicken in air fryer
- 2 chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions for bbq chicken in air fryer
- Pat dry the chicken breast with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
- Take a bowl to add the chicken breast and oil. Make sure to rub the oil properly over the chicken breast.
- Take a small mixing bowl to add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and, pepper. Mix them together until well combined.
- Season the chicken with the combined seasoning well.
- Brush a thin layer of oil in the basket and preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single. Brush a thin layer of oil over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken breast at 200C/400F for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Flip them halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
- Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken breast and cook 5 minutes more.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.
You can find the bbq chicken in air fryer recipe in the printable card below
What to serve with BBQ chicken?
This delicious chicken is a versatile dish that goes with many side dishes such as salad, green veggies, pasta, etc. Here are some of the side dishes I like to pair with this bbq chicken.
- Air fryer diced potatoes
- Air fryer broccoli
- Air fryer fried cabbage
- Air fryer potato chips
- Air fryer corn on the cob
Recipe Tips for bbq chicken in air fryer
- Do not skip preheating your air fryer before making any kind of dish.
- Cut the chicken breast in half if the pieces are large. This will reduce the cooking time.
- Pound the chicken if they are uneven to cook them evenly at the same time.
- Use a meat thermometer to know if the chicken is done and avoid overcooking.
- Brush the barbecue sauce at the end and cook them for a few minutes to avoid burning the sauce.
- Brush a thin layer of oil on the basket to avoid sticking.
- Make sure to flip the bbq chicken breast halfway through the cooking process.
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How do I store and reheat leftover bbq chicken?
Store
Place the leftover chicken in an airtight container to keep them moist and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 3-4 days. You can even freeze them for 2 months.
Reheating
Transfer the leftover bbq chicken to the air fryer basket and reheat them at 200C/400F for 4-5 minutes. Brush some bbq sauce while you serve them and enjoy.
How long do you cook bbq chicken in the air fryer?
Every air fryer works differently depending on its brand and how big are the meat size. The total cook time for bbq chicken in air fryer is 15-20 minutes. However, you can adjust the cooking time depending on your liking.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions
Can you put raw chicken in the air fryer?
Of course, you can put raw chicken in the air fryer. You can make delicious chicken dishes in the air fryer.
Can I use frozen chicken breast?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken for making bbq chicken in air fryer. Make sure you thaw them first before cooking.
Can I use BBQ sauce in my air fryer?
Yes, you can use bbq sauce while making this recipe. Be sure to apply the bbq sauce at the end to avoid burning.
What kind of barbecue sauce should I use?
You can use any of your favorite barbecue sauces for the recipe. Barbecue sauce.
Can I make this bbq chicken with another cut of chicken?
Of course, you can use any cut of chicken you prefer. If you like the chicken wings you can use them and make air fryer bbq chicken wings. If you love juicy meat I suggest you use chicken thigh.
Is bbq chicken gluten-free?
Yes, bbq chicken in air fryer is gluten-free.
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📖 Recipe
BBQ Chicken in Air Fryer
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breast with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.2 chicken breast
- Take a bowl to add the chicken breast and oil. Make sure to rub the oil properly over the chicken breast.1 tablespoon oil
- Take a small mixing bowl to add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and, pepper. Mix them together until well combined.1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Season the chicken with the combined seasoning well.
- Brush a thin layer of oil in the basket and preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single. Brush a thin layer of oil over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken breast at 200C/400F for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Flip them halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
- Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken breast and cook 5 minutes more.¼ cup BBQ sauce
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.
