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BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Published: Apr 26, 2019 · Modified: Jan 15, 2024 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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This delicious and juicy chicken breast is made right in your Air Fryer after being covered with bbq seasoning. It's perfect as a main course with a side or on a salad.

cooked chicken breast in an air fryer basket


 

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Chicken breast have always been a staple in my kitchen. Although thighs tend to be my favorite, as you can see in this Lemon Pepper Chicken Thigh Recipe, I also like to have a good chicken breast recipe in my back pocket.

Since summer is on the horizon, I’ve been craving BBQ and have been making this BBQ Chicken Breast recipe in my Air Fryer. It’s so quick and easy it’s ridiculous.

The Air Fryer produces some of the juiciest chicken you will ever try. No more dry over cooked chicken breast if you use the Air Fryer.

chicken breast on plate cut

I use my homemade bbq seasoning for this recipe. You can change up the seasoning if you like. But if you aren’t making chicken breast in your Air Fryer, you are totally missing out.

I like to start with using chicken breast that are about the same size, 6 ounces. That ensures that the meat cooks quickly and evenly.

How to make BBQ Chicken Breast in your Air Fryer?

First, I put my dry rub seasoning on the chicken and rub it into both sides. I then cover and place the chicken in the fridge and allow that dry rub to sit on the chicken for about 45 minutes.

raw chicken with bbq seasoning on it

Then, I preheat my Air Fryer to 400 degrees. Technically, you don’t have to preheat your Air Fryer as it gets to temperature quite quickly. But old habits die hard and for certain recipes, especially chicken breast and steak, I like to preheat my Air Fryer. It only takes about 2 - 3 minutes.

Once you have preheated your Air Fryer, add the chicken breast to the basket. Spray your chicken breast with a little oil, it makes a difference and provides a juicier flavorful breast.

raw chicken breast with seasoning in air fryer basket

Close the basket and allow the chicken to cook on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check your chicken with a quick read thermometer to ensure it has reached 165 degrees.

close up of chicken breast in air fryer basket

Once your chicken is done, remove and set on a plate. Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

cooked chicken breast on a plate

And there you have it!

This recipe is perfect for meal prep for the week. Serve in on a salad, eat it by itself, the possibilities are endless.

Until the next recipe.

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Quick easy and juicy BBQ Chicken Breast made in the Air Fryer.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken breast
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Marinate 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 140kcal
Author Tanya
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast about 6 oz each
  • 1-2 Tablespoon bbq seasoning

Instructions

  • Cover both sides of chicken breast with bbq seasoning. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes. 
  • Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken breast in Air Fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap. Spray with oil. 
  • Cook for 13-14 minutes, flipping halfway. 
  • Remove chicken when chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Place on plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 

Notes

Suggested Tools

  • Quick read thermometer 
  • Oil Spray Bottle

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 443mg | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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  1. Sandy says

    November 26, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    Cooking chicken in my air fryer has been great. Thank you for the recipe! Loved it!

    Reply
  2. Ann Brekke says

    February 05, 2021 at 5:57 am

    I've wanted an air fryer like forever. I got one as a gift and had no clue what to do with the darn thing. Thank goodness for you Tanya! Can't wait to try your recipes.

    Reply
  3. Phil says

    December 11, 2020 at 10:46 am

    How do you make dry rub

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    • Tanya says

      December 14, 2020 at 10:03 am

      https://www.myforkinglife.com/homemade-bbq-seasoning/

      Reply
  4. connie says

    August 21, 2020 at 10:09 am

    can i make this in my power 8 qt air fryer??

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      August 21, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Sure. This recipe would work in any air fryer, you may just have to increase the time by a few minutes for larger air fryers.

      Reply
  5. Natalie Seeman says

    March 30, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Could I make this with regular BBQ sauce instead of a dry rub?

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      March 30, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      You could, but I would wait until the last 5 minutes to add the bbq sauce. The sauce is more likely to burn if in the air fryer for too long. I would season with a little salt and pepper, cook, then add bbq sauce the last 5 minutes.

      Reply
  6. Barbara Cordova says

    February 26, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Have you tried this on salmon? I am making this delicious sounding chicken this weekend. Will comment then.

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      February 26, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Actually, I haven't. But it sounds delicious. I'd just change the cooktimes for salmon.

      Reply
  7. Rusty says

    February 08, 2020 at 11:17 pm

    This was perfect for my family of six! Thanks for publishing it. Might be my new way to cook chicken breast.

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      February 10, 2020 at 11:25 am

      Yay, so glad you liked it Rusty. Chicken breast in the air fryer is pretty great.

      Reply
  8. Mary D Robbins says

    January 17, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Unfortunately, I didn't have smoked paprika on hand so I used regular paprika instead, still a winner! It was very good and not a crumb left over! I want to try the smoked paprika next time but either way, this is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      January 18, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Thank you so much. I've used regular too when I ran out of smoked but that smoked is such a game changer.

      Reply
  9. Jeffrey S Allen says

    December 29, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Amount of time was really off. Takes like 30 minutes 15 per side..

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      December 30, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      Hi Jeffrey, the cooktime will depend on the size of the chicken breast. The cooktimes suggested are for 6 oz breast. Any larger will need additional cooking time.

      Reply
  10. Helene Montone says

    December 02, 2019 at 11:27 am

    What is your recipe for the dry rub BBQ chicken?

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      December 03, 2019 at 6:22 am

      Hi Helene, there is a link for the bbq seasoning in the recipe card. If you click "bbq seasoning" that's listed in the ingredients it will take you to the recipe.

      Reply
  11. Marilyn Kolar says

    October 19, 2019 at 12:22 am

    Awesome flavor! for some reason I added 2 tbsp. of the Smoked Paprika to my seasonings but my husband loved it lol. This is a keeper, thank you!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      October 19, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Thank you for the feedback 🙂 Smoked paprika is delish so I bet that seasonings is still amazing.

      Reply
  12. chris says

    August 19, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    enjoyed this recipe very much

    Reply
  13. Richard Harbaugh says

    August 09, 2019 at 2:28 am

    You are a great cook I love your recipes!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      August 11, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it.

      Reply

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