Description
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs made in the Ninja Speedi are a quick and easy dinner option that delivers crispy, flavorful chicken every time. The seasoning blend and BBQ sauce create a deliciously savory dish that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the Ninja Speedi using the Air Fry mode at 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry, season with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip, brush with BBQ sauce, and continue cooking for another 8–10 minutes.
- Finish Cooking: Brush with more BBQ sauce, air fry for 2 more minutes until crispy. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For boneless thighs, reduce cooking time by about 4–5 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Great served with coleslaw, corn on the cob, or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
