Juicy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken (Air Fryer)
Juicy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken (Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- as needed fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels. This helps the seasonings adhere and promotes crispier skin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, add the dried chicken thighs. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper directly over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix all the seasonings well with the chicken thighs until each piece is evenly coated. Ensure the spices are distributed thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the BBQ sauce over the seasoned chicken in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Mix again until every piece of chicken is completely coated in the BBQ sauce. This ensures maximum flavor and a delicious glaze.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the marinated chicken thighs into an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Air fry the chicken at 180°C (350°F) for a total of 25 minutes. Make sure to flip the chicken pieces halfway through the cooking time (around 12-13 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180
- 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Slice the rested chicken into desired pieces and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken (Air Fryer)
- 1 kg chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- as needed fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels. This helps the seasonings adhere and promotes crispier skin.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, add the dried chicken thighs. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper directly over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix all the seasonings well with the chicken thighs until each piece is evenly coated. Ensure the spices are distributed thoroughly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the BBQ sauce over the seasoned chicken in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Mix again until every piece of chicken is completely coated in the BBQ sauce. This ensures maximum flavor and a delicious glaze.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the marinated chicken thighs into an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Air fry the chicken at 180°C (350°F) for a total of 25 minutes. Make sure to flip the chicken pieces halfway through the cooking time (around 12-13 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 180 - 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Slice the rested chicken into desired pieces and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min