Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
A quick weekend dinner made in the air fryer: BBQ chicken in under 30 minutes, full of flavor, juicy inside, and crispy on the outside.
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- For the BBQ Sauce
- ¾ cup tomato ketchup
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Ninja Foodi
- Set your Ninja Foodi to the Air Crisp function at 390°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Season the Chicken
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
- Add the BBQ Sauce and Air fry
- Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce on each piece. Cook for another 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Caramelize the Sauce
- For that sticky, caramelized finish, brush on a second layer of BBQ sauce and air fry for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Notes
Storage & Reheating
Store: leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze: Place the cooked and cooled chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to two months. Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes to maintain crispiness. You can also microwave the chicken for 20-30 seconds or in the
Store: leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze: Place the cooked and cooled chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to two months. Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes to maintain crispiness. You can also microwave the chicken for 20-30 seconds or in the
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 49gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1014mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
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