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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Air fryer bbq chicken thighs are easy and delicious. The boneless skinless thighs cook in less than 20 minutes in the air fryer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried bbq chicken thighs, air fryer bbq chicken, air fryer bbq chicken boneless thighs, air fryer bbq chicken thighs, air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs, bbq chicken, boneless skinless chicken thighs
Servings: 2
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup bbq sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes.
  • Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Add chicken thighs and toss until coated in the spice blend.
  • Brush or spray air fryer basket with oil to prevent chicken from sticking.
  • Add chicken thighs and cook for 6 minutes at 400 degrees F. Open air fryer basket and brush bbq sauce on one side of the thighs. Flip thighs, and brush the other side of the chicken thighs with the remaining bbq sauce.
  • Cook for another 8-10 minutes until chicken thighs are cooked through.

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary based on your air fryer and size of chicken thighs. I recommend using a meat thermometer to test for doneness.
  • Let the bbq chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This ensures the chicken remains juicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg