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15-Minute Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

Who knew dinner could be so easy?! With two ingredients and a few easy sides, you will have dinner ready in 15 minutes! Plus, it's a kid favorite!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 160kcal
Author Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast thin sliced
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Coat your air fryer basket with a high heat oil, like avocado oil, to prevent food from sticking.
  • Place chicken pieces in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
  • Brush a light layer of barbecue sauce on the top side of the thin sliced chicken breast.
  • Air fry at 375° for ten minutes.
  • Brush a thicker layer of barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken pieces.
  • Return to air fryer basket. Air fry for another three to four minutes.
  • Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Thin-sliced chicken breasts cook faster than standard-sized chicken breast.
  • To save on cost, buy standard chicken breasts and slice them in half yourself using a good quality, sharp kitchen knife.
  • Barbecue sauce cooks fast and will overcook if it's in the air fryer for too long. This is why more is added toward the end of the cooking process.
  • Place the drip pan under your air fryer basket or use parchment paper safe for your air fryer basket.
  • Never use aerosol spray cans in your air fryer.
  • It’s best to use a good quality oil mister or use a silicone basting brush to brush oil on to the air fryer basket to prevent food from sticking.
  • There is no need to preheat the air fryer (at least not the air fryer I use).
  • I use the Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven. Love it!
  • Different air fryers might require small adjustments in temperature and/or cook time.
  • Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for how to properly and safely use your air fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg