Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Meals
Learn how to make juicy and tender Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs that are perfect for busy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the BBQ sauce mixture for a few hours or overnight.
- You can use bone-in or boneless chicken thighs for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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