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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Juicy, flavorful chicken breast coated in smoky BBQ sauce and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil.
  3. Mix spices and season chicken evenly.
  4. Place chicken in air fryer and cook 10 minutes.
  5. Flip, brush with BBQ sauce, cook 5–7 minutes.
  6. Flip again, add more sauce, cook until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  7. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for best results. Adjust cooking time based on thickness.