Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Name: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT18MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving, if desired); Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2026-01-21 |3 Comments

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

PREP10 min

COOK18 min

This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast recipe delivers juicy, smoky-sweet chicken in under 30 minutes. Perfect for quick dinners with minimal cleanup!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving, if desired)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and pound to even thickness if needed.
2
Rub both sides of the chicken with olive oil. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season chicken evenly on all sides.
3
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
4
Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes.
5
Flip chicken breasts, brush tops with BBQ sauce, and cook 6-8 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is caramelized.
6
Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice, brush with more BBQ sauce if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley.