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Irresistible Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

Irresistible Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Ready in 30 Minutes

This Irresistible Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe delivers crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken in just 40 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs Skin-on for juiciness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use generously
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can substitute with fresh onions
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Your Favorite BBQ Sauce Homemade version preferred
  • additional cup Additional BBQ Sauce For basting

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels and drizzle olive oil over each thigh.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs, saving some for basting.
  5. Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Baste with additional BBQ sauce halfway through cooking.
  7. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken thighs are thoroughly dried before seasoning for optimal crispiness. Experiment with different BBQ sauces for variety.

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