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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Kemi
This air fryer bbq chicken breast recipe is quick, simple, and flavor-packed. These Juicy bbq chicken breast in air fryer is smothered in sweet, spicy, and smoky sauce and then cooked to tender and juicy perfection. Enjoy with sides like potatoes, salads, roasted vegetables, or corn on the cob.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 3
Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces (2lb/500g) Chicken breast
  • ⅓ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Onion granules
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic granules
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • First, pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This will ensure a crispy final result!
  • In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion granules, parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Brush the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture, making sure to coat it thoroughly.
  • Arrange the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Remember to leave space between the pieces of chicken.
  • Air fry the bbq chicken breasts at 400F/200C for 10 minutes.
    Bring out the air fryer, then brush all over the chicken breasts with the BBQ sauce. Air fry it for an additional 4 minutes.
    Flip the chicken, brush it with the rest of the BBQ sauce, and air fry it for a final 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165F/75C.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer.
    Rest it for 5 minutes then serve.

Notes

  • Add sauce later: Don’t add the sauce to the chicken until after the 10-minute mark. This will prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Choose similar sizes: Try to choose chicken breasts that are about equal in size so they cook to the same doneness. You can use a meat mallet to pound them to the same thickness if you can.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure optimal and safe doneness, use a meat thermometer on each piece of chicken. They are done when they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165F at the thickest part.
  • Flip halfway: Remember to flip the chicken through the cooking process for even crispiness on each side!

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 714mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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