Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is a juicy, delicious air fryer dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.
This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken is one of my favorite dinner recipes. It’s the perfect combination of protein packed yumminess that the whole family will love.
Why I Love This
Bacon wrapped chicken is a delicious meal and it’s packed full of protein. Not only that, but its hearty, filling, and a quick and easy dish. Perfect for a quick dinner!
I am such a huge fan of my air fryer, I use it all of the time. Some of my favorite recipes are Air Fryer Bacon and Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets. I decided it was time to have the best of both worlds and make this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast.
Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- bacon
- smoked paprika
- black pepper
- garlic powder
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken in the Air Fryer
Step 1
Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees F. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
Step 2
Add the seasonings to a small bowl and set it aside.
Step 3
Take the clean and dry chicken breasts and rub both sides evenly with the seasoning rub.
Step 4
Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pieces of bacon, trying to keep the ends of the bacon underneath the chicken breast.
Step 5
Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in a single layer into the bottom of the prepared air fryer basket.
Step 6
Air Fry the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celcius for 15 minutes, then turn down the temperature to 370 degrees F for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
NOTE: All air fryers can cook differently and at different powers. It’s always a good idea to test out the recipe beforehand to check if you need to add more or less time to the recipe.
Tips
Use Thin Bacon Strips: Thin slices of bacon work best for wrapping around chicken pieces because they cook more evenly in the air fryer and crisp up nicely without overcooking the chicken.
Secure with Toothpicks: To prevent the bacon from unraveling during cooking, secure the ends of the bacon strips with toothpicks. Just make sure to remove them before serving.
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftover bacon wrapped chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Tp reheat, place the chicken in the air fryer and reheat at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 49g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 297mg, Potassium: 864mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 235IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
