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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

These Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are bursting with flavor and only takes 30 minutes to make. This is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner you have to try!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 220kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ cayenne pepper optional- makes it spicy
  • Non stick cooking spray
  • cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
  • Cut off any excess fat from the chicken thighs. 
  • Mix together the spices and rub them on both sides of the chicken.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place the chicken in a single layer in the basket and cook for 7 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for another 7 minutes.
  • Brush half of the BBQ sauce on one side of the the chicken, flip, and brush the remaining sauce onto the other side. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is 165F.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 28.6g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 0.2g