Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
Description
Juicy, tender Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast with a sticky, caramelized barbecue glaze — ready in about 20 minutes. A simple seasoning blend and your favorite BBQ sauce make this an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil spray, or cooking spray
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, about ½ cup for coating, ½ cup for serving
Instructions
- Lightly spray or brush the chicken breasts with oil. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then season the chicken on both sides.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 370°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part.
- Brush BBQ sauce over the chicken and air fry for 1–2 more minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes, then serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Equipment
- Olive Oil Spray, or cooking spray
- Meat Thermometer
Notes
- Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F — air fryers and breast thickness vary.
- Add the BBQ sauce only at the end so the sugars don't burn.
- Make it gluten-free, keto, or low-carb by choosing a sauce that fits your diet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze up to 2–3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 31gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 2949mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg