How to make bbq chicken breasts in air fryer. Cover both sides of chicken breast with bbq seasoning. Cook chicken in the air fryer until golden brown about 18 minutes. Preheat air fryer to 3750f 1900c.
In a small bowl combine the smoked paprika onion powder salt pepper and cayenne. Preheat the air fryer to 390f. Place chicken breast in air fryer basket making sure they do not overlap.
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness optional step and rub both sides of chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mix. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Coat chicken pieces in salt paprika and garlic powder and place skin side down in air fryer basket working in batches as needed. Transfer chicken to a plate and brush all over with bbq sauce. Place chicken in the air fryer skin side down.