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Step 1
Fill a bowl or baking dish with the warm water and add the salt. Stir to combine.
Step 2
Add the chicken to the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to brine.
Step 3
Remove chicken from the liquid and pat dry.
Step 4
Season the chicken on both sides with the BBQ dry rub.
Step 5
Spritz the air fryer basket with oil and place the chicken in the basket in an even layer.
Step 6
Air fry at 380 degrees for 7 minutes. Brush the BBQ sauce over the chicken, flip, and brush with more sauce.
Step 7
Cook for 3-5 more minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
Step 8
Open the air fryer and carefully sprinkle the top of the chicken breasts with the shredded cheese. Close the air fryer basket and let sit, turned off, for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Step 9
Sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes, and green onions over the top of the chicken and serve.