Move over oven-baked chicken, because air fryer bbq chicken is where it's at! This crispy, juicy chicken is coated in a delicious bbq sauce, and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight meal or a tasty dish to bring to a potluck, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. So preheat your air fryer and let's get started!
Season the chicken drumsticks with avocado oil, salt, black pepper, dried parsley and garlic powder. Mix together.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook for 18 minutes. Turn it around midway to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.
Remove air fried chicken and brush on the BBQ sauce before returning them back into the air fryer basket - make sure all sides are covered and air fry again for a further 5 minutes on 400°F.
Once it comes out of the air fryer, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
The air fryer BBQ chicken is now ready to serve and enjoy with any desired sides!