Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender, and flavorful, this air fryer bbq chicken thighs recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. Seasoned simply and coated with barbecue sauce, these sweet, saucy, and sticky chicken thighs are so easy to whip up. Enjoy it over rice, salad, or in a sandwich!

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Combine the chicken thighs, oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add them to the air fryer.

Air fry the chicken then brush with bbq sauce, flip, and brush them again.

Air fry again then serve with your side of choice.

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender, and flavorful, this air fryer bbq chicken thighs recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. Seasoned simply and coated with barbecue sauce, these sweet, saucy, and sticky chicken thighs are so easy to whip up. Enjoy it over rice, salad, or in a sandwich!

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Combine the chicken thighs, oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add them to the air fryer.

Air fry the chicken then brush with bbq sauce, flip, and brush them again.

Air fry again then serve with your side of choice.

Get the Full Recipe with Cooking Tips

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