This Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is made using wings, your favorite barbecue rub, and drizzled in BBQ sauce for the perfect grilled taste. You can make these using fresh or frozen chicken.
BBQ chicken is something I can enjoy year-round! It doesn't have to be summer for me to enjoy it! What's great is you can make this recipe a few different ways. You can bake, grill, or air fry the chicken wings, which is my preference.
Another great reason to air fry these is if you're craving BBQ during the winter months and don't want to brave the cold for the grill or maybe you live in an apartment and don't have a grill.
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What BBQ Sauce to Use
Feel free to use your favorite BBQ sauce. I love the variety of sauces provided by Primal Kitchen. Their sauces taste great and are sugar free.
How to Make Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Season your chicken in a BBQ rub, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Load them in the air fryer. I didn't use any oil.
- Air fry.
Air Fryer Temperature
I use 400 degrees.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
I recommend 15-20 minutes. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
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How Long to Chicken Legs or Breasts
Chicken breasts will need to cook for 13-15 minutes. Chicken legs will need 10-22 minutes.
How to Use Frozen Chicken
Add an additional 5 minutes of cook time. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
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Roasted Ranch Potatoes
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Southern Fried Cabbage
Air Fryer French Fries
Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken and Rice
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Air Fryer Ribs
Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Southern Potato Salad
Southern Macaroni Salad
Spaghetti Salad
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
This recipe works great with my Homemade BBQ Seasoning and Rub.
Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- salt and pepper to taste
- BBQ Sauce For dizzling
- cooking oil If baking or grilling.
Homemade BBQ Rub (Feel free to use store-bought rub if you wish)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken with the BBQ seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add in the chicken wings. Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches if needed.
- Cook the chicken for 17-20 minutes on 400 degrees. Flip the chicken halfway through. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and drizzle in BBQ Sauce.
Oven and Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 370 degrees.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and add the wings. Spritz the chicken wings with cooking oil.
- Bake the wings for 20 minutes and then open and flip the wings. Spritz with cooking oil. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
- Drizzle the chicken in BBQ sauce.
Grill Instructions
- Oil the grill racks and heat the grill to 350 degrees.
- Cook for 15-22 minutes, flipping and turning when charred. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
- Drizzle the chicken in BBQ sauce.
Arielle says
These turned out so good! I followed your easy recipe exactly and finally mastered my wings In the air fryer! Thank you for making it easy! Can’t wait to try more recipes.
staysnatched says
Yay! Air fryer wings truly are the best.
Sydney says
Awesome recipe and great rub for great tasting wings!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!