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Air fryer BBQ chicken thighs in a basket.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Justin
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful chicken thighs seasoned with a simple spice blend and brushed with tangy barbecue sauce for a quick and easy dinner. These air-fried chicken thighs come out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious caramelized BBQ coating that rivals anything from the grill. The combination of coriander, garlic powder, and salt creates a flavorful base that complements any style of barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 4 t olive oil
  • 1 t coriander
  • 1 t salt
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • ½ c barbeque sauce plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, coriander, salt, and garlic powder.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil mix and toss well to coat. Allow to rest while the air fryer preheats.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with non-stick spray.
  • Place 4-6 thighs in the basket at a time, leaving at least a half of an inch between each thigh. Work in batches if needed.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the basket and flip the thighs. Cook for an another 10 minutes.
  • Using a pastry brush, coat each thigh with BBQ sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove the basket and flip the thighs. Brush the tops with more BBQ sauce. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until thighs are cooked through.
  • Repeat with the remaining thighs, if needed.

Notes

Don't skip the resting time after coating the chicken with the oil mixture - this allows the seasoning to adhere better to the chicken and helps create that flavorful crust. Even just 5-10 minutes makes a noticeable difference in the final result.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 562mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.