Description
A quick barbecue rub, air frying, and a savory glaze make these air fryer chicken thighs deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 TBSP light olive oil
- 2 TBSP brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Step: Pat the raw chicken dry with paper towels.
- Step: Place the chicken in a large bowl.
- Step: Pour the oil over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Step: Mix all the spices together with the brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Step: Rub the dry spice mixture thoroughly into the chicken.
- Step: Place the chicken into the preheated air fryer basket.
- Step: Set the temperature to 380°F and cook for 8 minutes, turning the chicken over after 4 minutes.
- Step: Check the internal temperature; if it reaches 155°F, brush the chicken with BBQ sauce on both sides.
- Step: Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Ensure you use a digital meat thermometer to verify the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. If using chicken breasts, cooking time may vary based on thickness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 753 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 111 mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken, bbq, dinner, quick, main dish