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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts: Quick & Delicious Recipe!

A quick and delicious recipe for Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts that are juicy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, then flip the breasts over and brush half of the BBQ sauce on top.
  6. Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Brush the remaining BBQ sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 50gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for 30 minutes to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Try using different BBQ sauces, such as honey BBQ or spicy chipotle, to customize the flavor to your liking.

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