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The Best Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Recipe

5 from 4 votes
This is my go-to Air Fryer BBQ Chicken! This Filipino-style BBQ Chicken Legs in air fryer is a must. You can grill it or air fry it. The ingredients are simple and perfect for summer. The pineapple adds a nice sweet touch. The best part of this is the chicken drumsticks are butterflied so that it is easier and quicker to cook.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: air fry
Cuisine: air fry
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs of chicken legs or drumsticks butterflied
  • BBQ Chicken Legs Marinade:
  • ½ cup lime soda sub: sprite
  • 1 cup banana ketchup sub: regular ketchup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ can pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 6 cloves smashed garlic
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Asian BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup banana ketchup
  • ½ can pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves smashed garlic

Equipment

Method
 

  1. PREP THE CHICKEN: Butterfly the chicken drumsticks. Use a knife or kitchen shears. 
  2. In a bowl with a lid, combine the marinade ingredients. 
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken legs, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover the container and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight, to enhance the flavours.
  4. ASIAN BBQ SAUCE: In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Bring it to a boil and lower it to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes. 
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
  6. Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket skin side down. 
  7. AIR FRY: Air fry the chicken legs at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 20 minutes, flipping them halfway. Baste it a few times while the chicken is cooking
  8. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the chicken legs with the Asian BBQ sauce to add an extra layer of flavor.
  10. Once cooked, remove the chicken legs from the air fry.

Notes

BBQ INSTRUCTIONS: Grill the chicken drumsticks until you reach the desired internal temperature 165°F (74°C).

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