Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

COSORI Original

  • 10 min

    Prep Time

  • 16 min

    Cook Time

  • 4-6

    Servings
Craving BBQ without the mess? These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick & delicious weeknight meal.

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Place the crisper plate into the COSORI Air Fryer basket.

  2. Step 2

    Select the Preheat function, adjust temperature to 385°F, then press Start/Pause.

  3. Step 3

    Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture.

  5. Step 5

    Spray both sides of the chicken thighs lightly with oil spray.

  6. Step 6

    Place the chicken thighs skin-side-up onto the preheated crisper plate.

  7. Step 7

    Select the Air Fry function, adjust time to 16 minutes, then press Start/Pause.

  8. Step 8

    Brush some of the BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken thighs when 4 minutes of cooking remain.

  9. Step 9

    Remove chicken when golden brown and caramelized, then brush more BBQ sauce on the chicken and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Oil spray
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Equipment Used

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