Air-Fried Chicken with Alabama BBQ Sauce
- 🍗 4 chicken drumsticks
- 🍗 4 chicken thighs
- 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🧄 1 tablespoon roasted garlic and herbs seasoning
- 🧈 1 tablespoon buttery steakhouse seasoning
- 🌶️ 1 tablespoon of your favorite dry rub seasoning
- 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
- ⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
- 🍏 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 🌶️ 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 🍯 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 🥫 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 🍬 1 teaspoon sugar
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for added spice)
This recipe offers a modern twist on classic chicken by utilizing an air fryer to create crispy drumsticks and thighs. It is complemented by a tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce that is creamy and flavorful. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of roasted garlic, herbs, buttery steakhouse seasoning, and a touch of dry rub. The cooking process involves air-frying the chicken to perfect crispiness while preparing a distinctive BBQ sauce made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and spicy seasonings. This dish is a flavorful and easy-to-make option for a delicious meal.
Air-fried chicken drumsticks and thighs complemented by a tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce offer a crispy and flavorful twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
🍗 4 chicken drumsticks
🍗 4 chicken thighs
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧄 1 tablespoon roasted garlic and herbs seasoning
🧈 1 tablespoon buttery steakhouse seasoning
🌶️ 1 tablespoon of your favorite dry rub seasoning
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🥄 1 cup mayonnaise
🍏 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🌶️ 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
🍯 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
🥫 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
🍬 1 teaspoon sugar
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for added spice)
Instructions
1- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
2- Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken drumsticks and thighs dry with paper towels.
3- Season the Chicken:
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, roasted garlic and herbs seasoning, buttery steakhouse seasoning, dry rub seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken pieces and toss them until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
4- Arrange in Air Fryer:
Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Ensure they aren't too crowded to allow even cooking.
You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
5- Cook the Chicken:
Air fry the chicken for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is crispy and golden brown.
6- Mix the Alabama White BBQ Sauce:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well combined.
7- Chill the Sauce:
- Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment: Air fryer, large bowl, paper towels
Cooking Tips:
To ensure even cooking, don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences for a personalized flavor.
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Air-Fried Chicken with Alabama White BBQ Sauce
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