Quick BBQ Chicken Thighs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ½ lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
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⅓ cup BBQ sauce
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Non stick cooking spray
→ Spice Rub
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon pepper
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½ teaspoon table salt
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
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Cut off any excess fat from the chicken thighs.
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Mix together the spices and rub them on both sides of the chicken.
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Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place the chicken in a single layer in the basket and cook for 7 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for another 7 minutes.
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Brush half of the BBQ sauce on one side of the the chicken, flip, and brush the remaining sauce onto the other side. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is 165F.
# Notes:
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For best results, don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
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Internal temperature should reach 165F for food safety.