Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
Forget the grill, this Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast gives you all the saucy, smoky goodness you love in a fraction of the time. Juicy on the inside, caramelized on the outside, and made with a simple homemade BBQ sauce that’s big on flavor and low on fuss.
Servings: 4
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce sore bought or homemade
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Spray the air fryer basket with vegetable oil spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the BBQ sauce mixture during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, flipping them once to coat.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t skip the rest! Letting the chicken rest after cooking makes a huge difference in juiciness.
- Chicken swaps: Boneless thighs or drumsticks work too, just adjust the time.
- Make it spicy: Add extra cayenne or a splash of hot sauce if you're into heat.
- Sauce tip: Save a little extra sauce for dipping, future you will thank you.
- Oven instructions included in post if you’re still air fryer-free (but seriously, get one).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
