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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Tender, moist, and so simple! The secret to this recipe is the brine, so don't skip it. It's not at all difficult to do and is totally worth the time.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Additional Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Chicken
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
chicken breasts
Calories:
241
kcal
Author:
Karly Campbell
Equipment
Air Fryer
Ingredients
4
chicken breasts
boneless & skinless
6
cups
warm water
3
tablespoons
kosher salt
1-2
tablespoons
BBQ dry rub
¼
cup
prepared BBQ sauce
Instructions
Fill a bowl or baking dish with the warm water and add the salt. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken to the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to brine.
Remove chicken from the liquid and pat dry.
Season the chicken on both sides with the BBQ dry rub.
Spritz the air fryer basket with oil and place the chicken in the basket in an even layer.
Air fry at 380 degrees for 7 minutes. Brush the BBQ sauce over both sides of the chicken.
Flip the chicken and cook for 3-5 more minutes or until a thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
241
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
38
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
105
mg
|
Sodium:
5095
mg
|
Sugar:
7
g