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The Best Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

The Best Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

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  • Author: Seo-ah
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 6 servings (2 thighs per serving) 1x
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Golden-crisp, juicy bone-in chicken thighs glazed with smoky halal-friendly barbecue sauce. A comforting, hassle-free dish ready in 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 cup pork-free BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade with natural sweetener)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional for pre-brushing skin)


Instructions

Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
Pat oil onto chicken skin for crispier results
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Arrange thighs in basket (no overlapping), cook 12 minutes
Brush BBQ sauce onto both sides
Flip, brush again with BBQ sauce, cook 5-7 minutes until caramelized


Notes

Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor
Use a meat thermometer for safe doneness (175°F)
Lemon wedges freshen rich BBQ flavors
Leftovers refrigerate up to 3 days


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg