Description
These chicken thighs deliver golden, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat with rich BBQ flavor using an air fryer. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Trim excess fat and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and brown sugar.
3. Lightly coat the seasoned chicken with olive oil spray.
4. Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3-5 minutes.
5. Place thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
6. Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 8-10 minutes.
7. Brush thighs with BBQ sauce and increase temperature to 400°F.
8. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
9. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Keywords: air fryer bbq chicken, crispy chicken thighs, bbq chicken thighs, airfried chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight recipe