Name: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 22 oz potatoes (cut into chunks); 8 oz baby carrots (halved); 20 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1 tbsp unsalted butter (about 0.5 oz); 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 4 oz raw cured bacon; 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)

This 35-minute air fryer bacon wrapped chicken recipe guarantees a simple, hassle-free lunch. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have juicy chicken breasts wrapped in chewy bacon, served alongside roasted vegetables.

Can You Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer?

Yes, you can, and when you do, all of the fat is easily collected, leaving you with a leaner piece of meat. It’s more efficient than, say, using a pan or oven.

Also, when wrapped around a chicken breast, the juices from the bacon fat will permeate through the meat, producing a juicy mix of textures and flavors.

Is Bacon Wrapped Chicken Healthy?

Bacon wrapped chicken is rich in proteins and micronutrients. Bacon alone, however, is high in saturated fats and sodium, and so it should be consumed in strict moderation.

We’re using just 1 oz per 5-oz chicken breast, bringing the total saturated fat and sodium content to 7.2 g and 571 mg respectively.

Chicken and bacon without some veg wouldn’t be fulfilling enough for most people, so we air-fried some potatoes and carrots with them. Each serving yields 493 calories, 18.2-23.5% of the daily recommendation.

If you’re a fan of healthy and delectable chicken breast recipes like this one, you’re sure to enjoy our chicken cordon bleu. Each breast is stuffed with a decadent cheese filling and baked to perfection.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Chicken

For this air fryer bacon wrapped chicken recipe, you’ll need some bacon, chicken breasts, veggies, and spices:

1. Chicken

We used boneless skinless breasts, out of preference. You can choose boneless thighs if you prefer, skin-on or skinless.

Since chicken breasts are quite thick, we don’t recommend cooking them from the frozen state. If you have some in the freezer, follow our guide down below to defrost them quickly.

2. Bacon

For this recipe, you don’t need to precook the strips of bacon. You can, however, briefly warm them on a pan for 1 minute per side if they need defrosting.

To keep the nutritional profile healthy, you should get bacon products with less than 197 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fats per 1 oz.

3. Spices

Because bacon already has tons of flavor, we only needed to include the basic seasonings: Cajun, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. You’re more than welcome to add your own ideas for a personal touch.

4. Vegetables

This dish is best served with some roasted potatoes and carrots. We tossed them with some butter, thyme, and oregano, so they turned out super fragrant.

To cook them in the same air fryer with the meat, we microwaved them first. Thick vegetables like beetroots can also be cooked this way, saving you a lot of time, and washing up.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken in an Air Fryer

The steps are quite simple:

Microwave the vegetables.

Meanwhile, butterfly the chicken…

…then season it

Toss the veg with herbs and butter.

Wrap the chicken with bacon.

Place the veg and meat in the air fryer and cook.

Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

For more details, refer to our printable ‘Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe’ card at the bottom. Precise ingredient measurements are necessary for a healthy serving.

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Tips to Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken

To secure the bacon, you’ll need toothpicks — snap them in half and pin them at both of the strips’ ends. Make sure to not push the toothpicks in all the way, as you’ll need to pull them out later on.

If you don’t have toothpicks, it’s okay to use cooking strings. This step can be time-consuming, so an extra pair of hands will be greatly appreciated.

How to Store and Reheat Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Store the leftovers in container(s) and you can keep them in the fridge for 5 days. Simply air fry them at 400°F for 5 minutes to reheat.

Freezing the leftovers lets you keep them for 3 months, but you’ll need to thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat as above. Alternatively, you can use a microwave to reheat from frozen; they’ll need about 5 minutes on medium to be reheated thoroughly.

When storing a large batch of food, we tend to put individual servings into separate reusable/ biodegradable bags instead of containers. This saves fridge space and makes reheating much more convenient.

Still, both cooked chicken breast and bacon will turn rubbery and dry once refrigerated and reheated. It’s best that you season and wrap the chicken breasts, freeze them, then thaw and cook them whenever needed.

What to Serve With Bacon Wrapped Chicken

To balance out the heaviness of this dish, we served it alongside our favorite salad: beet and feta cheese. It’s made with fresh arugula, cooked beetroots, feta, and orange segments that are vibrant in both color and flavor.

To round off the meal, we served it all with fresh lime juice, which is simple and high in vitamin C.

Recipes	Course	Calories	Saturated fat	Sodium
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken	Main Dish	491	7.2 g	588 mg
Beet And Feta Cheese Salad	Side Dish	213	2.7 g	244 mg
Fresh Lime Juice	Beverage	40	0.0 g	8 mg
Total		744	9.9 g	840 mg

Nutritional values in this table vary somewhat to those below due to different app calculations. Read more...

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