Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Breasts

This recipe for Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Breasts is about as easy as it gets.

Made with simple ingredients and air fried in about 20 minutes, this juicy and flavorful chicken is sure to please.

What makes air fryer BBQ chicken taste so good?

This recipe works because the air fried chicken is moist on the inside and crisp and flavorful on the outside, just like barbecued chicken should be.

I like I like how incredibly easy this recipe is to make using an air fryer.

Have you tried my Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe?

Made with chicken breast that is slow cooked in barbecue sauce and the shredded, that chicken is perfect for gatherings or just as a family meal. Both this air fryer barbecue chicken and that slow cooker chicken are simple recipes that taste amazing.

The key to making the chicken taste so great is using the right kind of barbecue sauce. You can find great tasting barbecue sauce here.

Why we love barbecued chicken made in an air fryer.

This is an easy and tasty way to make delicious chicken breasts. Making this recipe in an air fryer takes out the hassle of grilling as well.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipes is made with few and simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• You can prepare the chicken in advance and refrigerate it for up to a day to make when you are ready. hour.
• It can also be prepared in advance and frozen to make whenever you want a quick chicken dinner
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using a flavorful barbecue sauce or adding a bit of hot sauce to your sauce.
• This recipe makes tender, flavorful chicken coated in tangy barbecue sauce with a crisp finish rivaling the chicken made on a grill.
• This chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings

Ingredients needed to make air fryer bbq chicken breasts.

• Chicken Breasts. Use boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
• Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and salt and pepper to taste.
• Barbecue Sauce. You can use the sauce of your choice.

Tips for making the best air fried chicken with barbecue sauce.

When selecting chicken breasts, opt for breasts that are similar in size so that the chicken can all air fry evenly. If you have chicken breasts that vary in thickness, you can pound the thicker thicker ones down.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Use a paper towel or similar item to pat the chicken dry before coating it with the sauce and seasonings. Removing the moisture will help the sauce and seasonings stick as well as allow the chicken to get crisp.
2. The barbecues seasonings are combined to make a rub for the chicken. I like to wear food gloves for rubbing as it can get messy.
3. Leave room in the air fryer for the warm air to circulate. The chicken breasts can touch one another but, should not overlap.
4. Preheating your air fryer can help the chicken breasts air fry evenly. You can also rotate them midway through air frying if needed.
5. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving it.
6. After air frying the chicken allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving to allowing the juices to make the chicken more tender and flavorful.

How to make Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 8 minutes .
Air Fry Time: 20 minutes .
Servings: 4 chicken breasts.

1. Prepare. Prepare your chicken as indicated, adjusting the size if needed and patting it dry. Also, preheat your air fryer to 375°F and prep your basket as desired.
2. Rub. In a small bowl, use a whisk to combine together your seasonings. Then use your hands to rub the seasonings into each of the chicken breasts.
3. Air Fry. Place your chicken breasts into your air fryer basket, leaving space between them, and air fry for 10 minutes.
4. Sauce. Carefully use a pastry brush or similar item to brush the barbecue sauce over the each of the breasts (tops and bottoms). Then place each of the breasts back into your air fryer basket.
5. Air Fry Again. Air fry the chicken for eight to 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the breasts reaches 165°F.
6. Rest. Allow the chicken breasts to rest at room temperature for five minutes for the juices to settle before serving.

Expert Tip👉 For extra flavor, brush additional barbecue sauce on the chicken just before serving. Also, depending on the size of your air fryer and the chicken breasts, you may need to make this recipe in batches.

How to store barbecue chicken breasts.

Once your chicken has fully cooled (and within two hours), you can wrap it tightly or place it into an airtight container. When properly stored, chicken breasts should keep for up to three days when refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen.

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