Name: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds bone-in skin on chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning; 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

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No need to light a big flame just to have the the best and juiciest BBQ chicken! Instead, use your air fryer for a simple, no fuss and no mess meal perfect for any summer time dinner!

Air fryers allow you to make delicious BBQ chicken year round, no matter the weather!

Making chicken in the air fryer is quick and easy and requires very little clean up.

Chicken made in the air fryer tends to be juicier and doesn’t get dried out as easily as when cooked by other methods.

And, chicken cooks quicker in an air fryer! It only takes 15 minutes to get juicy, flavorful BBQ Chicken!

raw chicken and spices on a baking sheet

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make BBQ Chicken In The Air Fryer:

bone-in skin on chicken thighs
Cajun seasoning
herb and garlic seasoning
BBQ sauce

How To Make BBQ Chicken In An Air Fryer…

Sprinkle chicken evenly with seasoning
Place in air fryer basket and set to 375 degrees F
Cook until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 F (about 15-18 minutes??)
Remove and brush each piece of chicken with BBQ sauce
Return and cook for 2-3 more minutes
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving

Pro Tips…

Use your family’s favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe.

Want to watch your sugar intake? Choose a low or no sugar BBQ sauce option. You’ll still get delicious results.

For seasoning, use a homemade or store bought Cajun seasoning blend.

Try my other air fryer chicken recipes: Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks and Air Fryer Chicken Breast