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Air fryer BBQ chicken breast, sliced and coated in tangy barbecue sauce, served on a white plate atop a wooden board.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

Best air fryer bbq chicken recipe using fresh or frozen breasts in Ninja Foodi or Cosori! Healthy low fat dinner option with a ton of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, barbecue, bbq, chicken, chicken breasts
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 medium chicken breasts boneless skinless, about 1/2" thick for timing listed
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 pinch salt sprinkle to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 165 F for 5 minutes. Spray air fryer basket with non stick spray. Put breasts inside without overlapping. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  • Set to 360 degrees F for 12-14 minutes, flipping around minute 6 or until internal temperature reaches 165 F in thickest part. (timing will vary, very small may be closer to 10 minutes where very large may take a few minutes past 14 minutes.)
  • Brush bbq sauce on top and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes and then slice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg