Description
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken without the hassle of deep frying. The perfect balance of smoky spices and sweet barbecue sauce makes this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season the Chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 380°F.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange thighs in the basket, cook for 12 minutes, flip, brush with barbecue sauce, cook for another 8–10 minutes.
- Serve: Brush with more sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, choose a hickory or mesquite-style BBQ sauce.
- If using boneless thighs, reduce cooking time by 4–5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
