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Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

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.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer bbq chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 458kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

Ingredients

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 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.

Notes

If you air fry these and want them to taste like they are fresh off the grill, add 1/2 teaspoon of Liquid Smoke to your wings before applying the rub.
Every air fryer will cook at varying speeds. Monitor your chicken closely to test doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 32g