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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

This air fryer BBQ chicken recipe makes a satisfying meal with gorgeous golden-brown chicken thigh paired with tasty potato wedges, fresh lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and special enough for guests.
  • cook TIME 53 mins
  • prep TIME 7 mins
  • total TIME 1 hr
Course: Main DishCuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer BBQ chicken recipe, air fryer BBQ chicken, how to make BBQ chicken in an air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal

Ingredients (17)

  • 20 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thigh
  • 20 oz potato cut into wedges
  • 4 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 3 oz green lettuce
  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Cut the potato into wedges: Cut the potato into quarters. Slice through the middle of each quarter to have wedges.

2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

3

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Microwave the potatoes: Add 20 oz potato to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 10 minutes.

2

Score the chicken: Score 20 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thigh for better flavor absorption.

3

Make the BBQ sauce: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 4 tbsp Heinz ketchup. Stir to combine.

4

Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken to the mixing bowl with the BBQ sauce and toss well to coat.

5

Air-fry the potato: Place the microwaved potato in the air fryer’s basket, scatter evenly, and brush with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tsp Cajun seasoning on top and cook at 400 °F for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside when done.

6

Air-fry the chicken: Air-fry the marinated chicken at 375 °F for 25 minutes.

7

Garnish and serve: Serve the air fryer BBQ chicken with potato wedges, green lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: kcal | Protein 27 g | Fat 29 g | Carbohydrate 32 g | Fiber 5 g | Calcium 40 mg | Iron 2 mg | Potassium 1020 mg | Sodium 574 mg | Vitamin A 2523 IU | Vitamin C 21 mg | Cholesterol 139 mg | Trans Fat 0 g | Saturated Fat 7 g | Monounsaturated Fat 14 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g | Sugar 8 g