Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Get ready to love the ease of this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipe. It’s a fast and simple way to get dinner on the table asap. Certain to be a family favorite meal!

Close up photo of a bite of air fryer bacon wrapped chicken ready to eat.

If you love cooking in your air fryer, make certain to check out my recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Thighs or Air Fryer Brats and Peppers for more super simple and delicious family meals!

If you’re looking for easy air fryer recipes, now is the time to try this simple air fryer chicken breast recipe. It’s my favorite chicken dish when it comes to air frying and it makes a delicious dinner each and every time.

Paired up with delicious bacon, you’re going to love the ease of this basic recipe that makes a truly great meal. The entire family will agree quickly that this is one of their favorite dinners! Pair it up with your favorite seasonings or even your favorite dipping sauce to get a flavor explosion that you’re going to love!

If you’re ready to make a delicious meal idea for the family, read below to find out all the delicious details!

Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Chicken on a white plate with a side of beans.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken in the Air Fryer

If you’re craving juicy chicken with the combination of an easy bacon recipe, you can bet that boneless skinless chicken breasts wrapped in bacon are certain to be the best way to cook up easy meals.

The best part about this easy recipe is that you just need a handful of simple ingredients to get started. And since the air fryer does all the hard work for you, it’s an easy way to cook up a meal fast and clean up quickly, too!

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients:

  • chicken breasts 
  • thin sliced bacon 
  • Garlic powder 
  • Smoked paprika 
  • Black pepper 

Are you ready to cook chicken in a delicious way that you never thought possible? Get ready to love how fast and easy it is to cook chicken in your air fryer! This recipe helps it to turn out perfectly every single time!

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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken in the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. 

Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning. Wrap the seasoned chicken breasts in two pieces of bacon. Try to keep the ends of the bacon underneath the chicken during cooking. 

Cook at 380 degrees F for 15 minutes. Then add an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. 

Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides.

NOTE: All air fryers cook differently. This recipe was cooked perfectly with these times using a Cosori 5.8. Depending on the brand, you may need to adjust the cooking time down or up a minute or two.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast in the air fryer basket. Collage of photos showing the before and after.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken FAQs

Can you make this with thick bacon instead of thin?

You’re going to want to thinner bacon for two reasons. One is that it makes less bacon grease to clean up and the other being that it makes for a faster cooking process with a crisp outer layer as the outcome.

What are some great dipping sauces that pair well with cooked chicken?

I love having bbq sauce or even a sweet chili sauce handy for an easy and quick snack. You can use whatever perfect combination that you want to complete this scrumptious recipe.

If you have any other fun recipe ideas for this tasty Bacon and Chicken recipe, leave it below in the comments. We’re always looking for feedback or great ideas for all of you! 

Up close bite shot of air fried bacon wrapped chicken.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Jennifer
This recipe for Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken is delicious, fast, and easy to do!
3.79 from 52 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 pieces thin sliced bacon 
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika 
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning. Wrap the seasoned chicken breasts in two pieces of bacon. Try to keep the ends of the bacon underneath the chicken during cooking.
  • Cook at 380 degrees F for 15 minutes. Then add an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Carefully remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Store leftover bacon-wrapped chicken breasts in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 
Note that all air fryers cook differently. You may have to adjust the cooking time up or down by a minute or two depending on the wattage of your air fryer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 853mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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