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25-Minute Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This 25-Minute Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast recipe is a quick, family-friendly meal that’s bursting with flavor. Marinated with a blend of spices and finished with tangy BBQ sauce, the chicken turns out juicy and perfectly cooked in the air fryer, making for an easy and delicious main course.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
  • Cooking spray or additional oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and pound them to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
  2. Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the seasoning blend.
  3. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. For more flavor, cover and refrigerate the chicken overnight, though this step is optional.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to get it ready for cooking.
  5. Oil the Chicken: Brush both sides of each chicken breast with avocado oil to help with browning and to prevent sticking.
  6. Cook First Side: Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket without overlapping and cook for 7 minutes.
  7. Flip and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 7 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C).
  8. Apply BBQ Sauce: Remove the chicken briefly and brush generously with about half of the BBQ sauce to coat the chicken.
  9. Final Cook: Return the chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the BBQ sauce has caramelized slightly.
  10. Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the seasoned chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely and perfectly juicy.
  • If your air fryer basket is small, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  • Feel free to customize the BBQ sauce with your preferred brand or homemade version.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/25-minute-air-fryer-bbq-chicken-breast-recipe/