STEP 1 - BRINING - (Skip this step if you do not have time)
Dissolve 4 tbsp of salt with 4 cups of water in a large bowl. See Note #1
Cover and keep overnight in the fridge - 8 hrs (up to to 24 hours)
Remove chicken from salt water, pat dry and proceed to season it.
STEP 2 - SEASON THE CHICKEN
Mix your favorite seasoning or spice rub mix. (See note #2)
STEP 3 - AIR FRY CHICKEN
Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket. (See note #3)
Cook at 355 F / 180 C for about 15 minutes. (see note #4)
STEP 4 - GLAZE CHICKEN WITH BBQ SAUCE
Drizzle or brush BBQ sauce over the chicken thighs and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove and serve.
Notes
Note #1 - Brining for at least 8 hours, ensures that the salted water plumps up the chicken from inside making it moist and well salted. No more dry bland overcooked chicken! Note #2 - Seasoning - You can keep it simple and just use salt and pepper, or you can use any of your favorite spices. Suggestion for our dry rub is in the main post. Note #3 - Air fryers work by circulating hot air around the basket, making for efficient frying. For best results, keep some space between the chicken thighs. If they do not all fit in one basket, fry them in two batches.Note #4 - The size and capacity of air fryers vary, as do the size of chicken thighs. Adjust time accordingly. Just remember to cook till you reach a safe internal temperature of 170 F or 75 C.