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Air Fryer BBQ chicken thighs are such a vibe ! I love using my air fryer to make quick and delish meals. This recipe is perfect for singles or small families who want an easy weeknight meal that they don’t have to slave over the stove for.

Glam Kitchen Tips

– Preheat your air fryer

I served my Air Fryer BBQ chicken thighs with Jasmine rice and garlic green beans

Ingredients – Skin on bone in chicken thighs , seasoning salt , garlic powder , onion powder , paprika , dried thyme , extra virgin olive oil , and your favorite bbq sauce
Season chicken thighs
Air fry your chicken thighs for 20 minutes
Remove chicken thighs from the air fryer
Toss chicken thighs in the bbq sauce
Return the chicken thighs to the air fryer for another 3-4 minutes
Voila – feel free to brush additional bbq sauce if you’d like
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken thighs
Delicious , easy Air Fryer BBQ chicken thighs

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe combines the irresistible smoky-sweet flavors of BBQ sauce with the savory goodness of chicken thighs for a mouthwatering meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone in chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt I used Lawry's 25% less sodium
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl add chicken thighs and season with seasoning salt , garlic powder , onion powder , paprika, dried thyme , and olive oil – mix well
  • Preheat air fryer at 390 degrees for 5 minutes
  • Air fry the seasoned chicken thighs for 18-20 minutes (Cook time may vary depending on the brand of air fryer you are using – I used a Ninja Foodi )
  • Remove chicken thighs from air fryer and using a small bowl , toss them with the bbq sauce so that each thigh is fully coated with bbq sauce
  • Return the chicken thighs to the air fryer for another 2-4 minutes
  • Remove from air fryer , serve , and enjoy ! ( Feel free to add more bbq sauce if you’d like )
Keyword Air Fryer, chicken recipe, weeknight dinner