Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Make this juicy air fryer bbq chicken breast recipe in just 15 minutes. Season the chicken on all sides with a dry rub, cook right to the point then slather with lots of barbecue sauce before finishing it off.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer bbq chicken breast, air fried bbq chicken breast, air fryer barbecue chicken breast, air fryer bbq chicken breast recipe, air frying bbq chicken breast

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: chicken breasts

Calories: 221kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each
1/3 cup barbecue sauce or to taste
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
1 tsp granulated garlic or to taste
1/4 tsp onion powder or to taste
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
1/2 tsp ground paprika or to taste
1/4 tsp ground oregano or to taste

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Pat dry each chicken breast with a paper towel.
In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, granulated garlic, cayenne pepper, ground paprika and ground oregano. Mix to combine.
Season the chicken on all sides with the dry rub.
Spray the inside of the air fryer with a propellant free cooking spray.
Transfer the chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until a kitchen thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads at least 155-160 degrees F.
Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce on both sides and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the kitchen thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

The chicken breasts used for this recipe were about 6 oz each. If using larger or smaller breasts, you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Cooking temperature and times may vary depending on the brand of your air fryer. Always check for doneness by inserting a kitchen thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. It should read 165 degrees F when safe to consume.
I used Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce to make this recipe.
Always read your air fryer manual before using it.

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