Crispy, tender and flavorful BBQ chicken!! Please note this will make a mess in your air fryer but its so good that its worth the soak.
What you need:
6 chicken thighs bone-in, with skin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon red chili powder/cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup barbecue sauce
Lets get started:
Trim excess fat and pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels. Next, score the chicken thighs on the skin side. This means putting a few cuts on the chicken flesh so the seasoning can go deeper.
In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and red chili powder. In a large bowl, mix the chicken thighs with spices until they are coated all over.
Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 10 minutes. Brush the chicken with plenty of barbecue sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Turn the chicken thighs skin-side up and brush with barbecue sauce. Air fry chicken thighs for another 3 to 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and lightly charred. Or until the internal temperature is 170F.
Brush with more barbecue sauce if you prefer and serve warm.
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