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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts Recipe You'll Love!

Delicious and juicy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 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 choice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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. Rub the olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken.
  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: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSugar: 8g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Try using different BBQ sauces to customize the flavor, such as honey BBQ, spicy BBQ, or even a homemade sauce.

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