Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
Bring the taste of barbecue indoors with this air fryer BBQ chicken recipe. Made in under 30 minutes and topped with your favorite sauce, these juicy chicken thighs are always great for dinner.
Servings: 4 thighs
Calories: 366kcal
Cost: Recipe $6.15 / Serving $1.55
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ($5.60)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce ($0.52)
Instructions
- Season. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, skin side up. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Air Fry. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken so the skin side is down and cook for another 8 minutes.
- Sauce. Remove the chicken and brush the tops and sides with BBQ sauce.
- Finish. Return to the air fryer and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Rest. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Doneness. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Boneless Option. Boneless thighs can be used. Reduce cooking time by 2 to 4 minutes and check early.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Reheating. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes or microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
