Description
This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and healthy way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken with a delicious barbecue glaze. Using the air fryer ensures a juicy interior and crispy exterior, perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For serving:
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then rub both sides with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and brush the tops with barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the air fryer, brush with more barbecue sauce if desired, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce—sweet, smoky, or spicy.
- For juicier chicken, let it marinate in the seasoning and sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This recipe also works great with chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
