Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs frozen, bone in and skin on
- ⅓ cup (94g) BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Use olive oil to lightly coat the air fryer basket.
- Place the frozen chicken thighs into the air fryer basket and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C. Check for doneness and adjust the cooking time, depending on the size of the chicken thighs.
- Brush chicken with BBQ sauce and air fry for 2 additional minutes.
- Allow the chicken thighs to rest for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always check labels when eating a low sugar or gluten free diet. You will only be using a small amount of BBQ sauce but it can have some hidden ingredients.
- If your frozen chicken thighs are clumped together you will need to run them under cold water for a few minutes. This will help the frozen chicken thighs to separate. You do not need to defrost the frozen chicken thighs, simply separate them.
- Air fryer cooking times should be used as a guide. Adjust cooking times as needed depending on the size of your frozen chicken thighs. Smaller chicken thighs may cook a bit faster but larger frozen chicken thighs may need to air fry for 30 minutes or more.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil before adding the chicken thighs.
- The air fryer works well because hot air can circulate all around the chicken so it is important to leave space between the chicken thighs.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket and always air fry frozen chicken thighs in batches if they don’t fit well.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Cook frozen chicken thighs to the appropriate temperature then brush the chicken thighs with your favorite BBQ sauce and air fryer for a few minutes to set the sauce.
- Boneless chicken thighs will cook faster so you will need to adjust the time accordingly if cooking boneless chicken thighs.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
- There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg