Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar; ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne.

Add 3 pounds of bone-in skin-on drumsticks and thighs to the spice mixture.

Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375°F for 18 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and brush them all over with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes.

Check the chicken pieces; if they are small, they might be ready already.

For larger pieces, cook for another 5 minutes and test with an instant-read thermometer to ensure they reach at least 165°F.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: