Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

This Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast in Air Fryer is made with crispy bacon, warming spices and perfect for the chicken lover. This is such an easy recipe with simple ingredients and comes together so quickly, I guarantee your whole family will love it.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

I absolutely love air fryer chicken recipes. They are always such an easy meal with little to no cooking time.

Dinnertime is always such a hectic time in my house. It just always seems like it’s crazy busy and especially if I haven’t planned out dinner well.

If you’re looking for a delicious dinner for busy weeknights, look no further than this bacon wrapped chicken breast in the air fryer. This delicious recipe comes together with two main ingredients and spices.

If you’re interested in a few more air fryer recipes check out my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Gnocchi and my Easy Air Fryer Apple Crisp.

I don’t know what it is about chicken but it’s never been my favorite. The only way I typically enjoy it is if it’s chicken tenders, or coating it in wet batter and air frying it into a chicken strip.

However this scrumptious recipe may have changed this for me. I’m not sure if it’s because of the piece of bacon (and who doesn’t love bacon), but this is such a great way to eat chicken.

Simple Ingredients You Need For The Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast In Air Fryer

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make the juicy chicken breast (the exact measurements and full recipe are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post):

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Slices Of Bacon – I prefer thick-cut bacon for this recipe but any type of bacon strip will do.
• Paprika
• Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper
• Optional – if you want even more flavor you could add cayenne pepper, brown sugar, onion powder, or dipping sauce such as barbecue sauce or honey mustard.

How To Make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

1. Preheat air fryer to 400F, then spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix all the seasonings together in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Pound each piece of chicken slightly so they are even in thickness. Then dry both sides of the raw chicken with paper towels and rub with the seasoning.
4. Wrap each chicken breast with 3 pieces of bacon. Ensure you keep the ends of the bacon on the bottom of the chicken breast.
5. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 15 minutes then check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer.
6. Air fry for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.
7. Let cool for 3-5 minutes then serve with your favorite sides such as green beans, asparagus spears, or any other type of veggie. You can also serve with a dipping sauce such as bbq sauce or honey mustard.

VARIATIONS

• Skip the Bacon: Ditch the wrap and go for a bold Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast instead.

• Bring the Heat: Kick things up with cayenne or red pepper flakes in the spice rub.

• Get Saucy: Brush BBQ sauce on the chicken before wrapping it in bacon.

• Say Cheese: Melt cheddar or Swiss over the chicken in the last minute of cooking.

• Dip It Good: Pair with BBQ, sweet chili, or your go-to dipping sauce.

• Low-Carb Hack: Leave out the brown sugar in the rub to make it keto-friendly.

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THIS AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE?

There are so many delicious side dishes you could make to accompany this main dish. A few of my favorite being my Vegan Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and my Roasted Parmesan Brussel Sprouts.

Any other type of vegetable will work beautifully as a side dish. You can also serve this with your favorite dipping sauce to make it taste even better.

HOW DO I STORE THE LEFTOVER BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST?

Store any of the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The best way to reheat it is in the air fryer once you’re ready to eat it.

Air fry it for 5 minutes at 375F until it’s heated through.

This is seriously one of my favorite recipes and I hope that this becomes a family favorite in your household as well too! It’s an easy way to to whip up the perfect dish while saving time in the kitchen!

Tips And Tricks For Best Results

• Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps up faster without overcooking the chicken.

• Tuck the bacon ends underneath the chicken to keep them from unraveling mid-cook.

• Don’t overcrowd the basket — airflow is key for even crispiness.

• Flip halfway through so both sides get golden and crunchy.

• Brush with sauce at the end (BBQ, sweet chili, honey garlic) so it doesn’t burn during cooking.

Other Delicious Savoury Meals You May Want To Try!

• Taco Bell Crunch Wrap Supreme
• Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (Better Than Quiznos)
• Viral TikTok Salmon Rice Bowl With Seaweed
• The Best Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (Gluten Free, Healthy)
• Alfredo Chicken Crust Pizza
• Santa Fe Salad Recipe

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe

This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe is made with crispy bacon, warming spices and perfect for the chicken lover. This is such an easy recipe with simple ingredients and comes together so quickly, I guarantee your whole family will love it.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Air Fryer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 368kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

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Ingredients 

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• 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
• 6 pieces bacon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt & pepper

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 400F, then spray basket with non stick cooking spray.
• Mix all the seasonings together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Pound each piece of chicken slightly so they're even in thickness. Then dry both sides of the raw chicken with paper towel and rub with the seasoning.
• Wrap each chicken breast with 3 pieces of bacon. Ensure you keep the ends of the bacon on the bottom of the chicken breast.
• Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 15 minutes then check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
• Air fry for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165F.
• Let cool then serve with your favorite sides. I have linked some delicious options in this blog post!

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 819mg | Fiber: 1g

The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.

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