Description
Enjoy delicious and juicy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts cooked in the air fryer and finished with a flavorful BBQ sauce glaze.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 1/2 – 2 lb chicken breast (3-4 chicken breasts), boneless, skinless
Seasoning:
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- olive oil/oil spray
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: Combine paprika, garlic powder, cracked pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Prep Chicken: Pound chicken to even thickness. Pat dry, then coat with olive oil and the spice rub.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Cook chicken for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Add BBQ Sauce: Coat chicken with BBQ sauce and air fry for 1-2 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
