Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are so juicy and loaded with flavor! This easy air fryer chicken recipe features a dry rub and your favorite barbecue sauce to create a delicious meal your whole family will love! Get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this amazing boneless chicken thighs recipe!
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless chicken thighs approximately 1 to 1.5 lbs
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Trim excess fat from chicken and pat chicken dry with a paper towel before placing it in a large bowl or ziploc bag.
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Drizzle chicken with oil and add seasonings. Mix with your hands or shake bag until chicken is evenly coated.
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Place chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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Cook for 10 minutes and then flip chicken over.
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Brush both sides with barbecue sauce with a pastry brush.
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Cook an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a meat thermometer. Exact cooking time will vary depending upon your air fryer and the size of your boneless thighs.
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Brush with additional bbq sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Recipe Notes
Bone-In Chicken Thighs: Bone-in chicken thighs usually require a slightly longer cooking time. Air Fry for a total of 24 to 28 minutes in an air fryer preheated at 375°F (190°C) following general instructions above or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Exact cooking time will vary.
Oven instructions:
Boneless Chicken Thighs: Cook boneless chicken thighs in a preheated oven on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.
Bone-In Chicken Thighs: Roast them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) on a baking sheet for approximately 25-30 minutes. Again, check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Storage
To store, place in resealable plastic bag or wrap in aluminum foil. Store for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. These can be frozen up to 2 to 3 months.
To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent leaking or place in a single layer in freezer bags. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight before reheating for best results. Cook at 350°F (177°C) in the air fryer for 5 to 10 minutes or oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through to at least 165°F (74°C).
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.