Magic Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Recipe Is Dinner Winner (30 Minutes, 8 Ingredients) by Donna John

I'm slowing getting to know my air fryer. So far the popular kitchen appliance has turned great carrots, turnips, beef ribs, turkey thighs, tortilla chips, tacos, turkey thighs, pizza and more. I've also discovered how cooking with mayonnaise can add not only moistness to meats like chicken, but crispness to dishes like magic mayonnaise roasted potatoes.

My latest budget-friendly high-protein recipe that includes mayonnaise is this air fryer mayo barbecue chicken recipe. The chicken is coated in a creamy marinade made with mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and ground cumin. The chicken is then cooked in an air fryer until cooked to the bone, moist, tender and sticky on the outside. Delish.

Photo credit (all photos): Donna John

Serve this high-protein air fryer chicken recipe for dinner with your favorite side dishes. Pasta salad, cole slaw, baked beans or a fresh vegetable complement the chicken nicely.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes plus time to marinate
Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes plus time to marinate
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 - 8 chicken legs  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Here's' how to make it: 

1. Put the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and ground cumin in a plastic zipper bag or shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and squish to coat the chicken completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to overnight. (Use whatever barbecue sauce you like. I like sweet and spicy.)
   
2. Put the legs in a single layer in an air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. (Cover the air fryer tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.)
   
3. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F air fryer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature should be 165 degrees F). Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
   

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