Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Ready in 30 Minutes

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Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs Ready in 30 Minutes

These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs cook up in about 30 minutes and are juicy, tender and full of flavor! Smothered in a tasty BBQ sauce for a quick and easy dinner recipe you'll make on repeat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time27

Total Time32

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Chicken Thighs, Chicken Thighs

Servings: chicken thighs

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

Air-fryer

Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (6-8 thighs)
½ tsp seasoning salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¾ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
½ cup Memphis BBQ Sauce

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
In a large bowl, add the chicken thighs, oil and seasonings. Mix well with a spoon to ensure the chicken thighs are evenly coated.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket using tongs to avoid burning yourself. Air fry for 12 minutes.
Using tongs, flip the chicken over in the air fryer basket so the skin-side is now up and air fry for 12 more minutes.
Baste the chicken with a thick coat of BBQ sauce using a basting brush. Place the chicken back in the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken in the thickest piece has reached 165°F. Use clean tongs to remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.

Notes

Storage:

Store leftover chicken for up to 3 days in a tightly sealed container in the fridge.

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