Easy BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Juicy, crispy boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked in the air fryer with a simple honey-garlic marinade and finished with BBQ sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- Fresh parsley chopped optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken thighs in a large bowl, pour marinade over, and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, flattening them out. Cook in batches if needed.
- First air fry: Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce: Remove basket, brush chicken with BBQ sauce, flip thighs, and brush the other side.
- Second air fry: Air fry for another 8–12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is slightly charred.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Add extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temp of 165F.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to get crispy edges. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheated in the air fryer or oven.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary according to specific ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 580mgSugar: 14g
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