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August 11, 2025

This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is juicy, flavorful and there’s no grill required! It takes just 5 minutes of prep and cooks up in about 20 minutes so it’s great for busy weeknights and meal prep. Recipe includes cooking times for chicken breast, legs, thighs and wings!

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

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Instructions

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If the chicken breasts are quite large, place in a zip top bag and pound to uniform thickness, or butterfly the chicken by cutting it in half lengthwise to make 2 pieces. Pat the chicken dry, then brush evenly with the oil.
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Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
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Air fry the chicken breasts at 380 degrees in a single layer for 8 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches 160 degrees, around 7-10 minutes more depending on the size and thickness. Brush the chicken with bbq sauce on both sides and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
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Place the chicken on a plate, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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