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Irresistible Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

Irresistible Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe for Crispy Delight

Enjoy crispy delight with this irresistible Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-In Chicken Thighs Skin-on enhances crispiness.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Be generous for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onions can be swapped.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Tailor to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Tailor to taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Your Favorite BBQ Sauce Consider a homemade variation for something special.
  • 0.5 cup Additional BBQ Sauce For basting halfway through cooking.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels.
  3. Rub olive oil all over each thigh and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush BBQ sauce on both sides of each thigh.
  5. Arrange chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Baste the chicken with additional BBQ sauce halfway through cooking.
  7. Once cooking time is up, remove from air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, dry the chicken thoroughly before seasoning and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

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