Looking for a simple yet impressive dinner idea? This Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast delivers juicy, tender chicken wrapped in perfectly crispy bacon — and it’s ready in under 25 minutes!
Whether you’re cooking for guests, meal prepping for the week, or just want to upgrade your usual chicken breast, this recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
As someone who tests air fryer recipes weekly like this Air Fryer Chicken Breastor this Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu,I can confidently say this is one of those set-it-and-forget-itmeals that feels fancy but is secretly fuss-free. And yes — it’s also naturally low-carb and high in protein,making it great for balanced eating.
- Juicy inside,crispy outsidethanks to the magic of the air fryer
- No need for toothpicks or messy pans — the bacon holds everything together!
- Perfect for keto,low-carb,or high-protein lifestyles
- Family-friendly,meal prep approved,and easily customizable
🛒 Ingredients Needed
Here’s everything you need to make these easy bacon-wrapped chicken breasts:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts– about 6–8 oz each
- 4 slices of bacon– thin or regular cut works best
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder– for flavor –instead of making a spice blend just use your favorite store bought one
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika– adds color and depth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)– depending on how salty your bacon is
- Olive oil spray– to help crisp things up in the air fryer
🔄 Substitution Tips
- Turkey bacon– works if you want a leaner option,though it won’t crisp as much
- Seasoning swap– try Italian seasoning,Cajun spice,or a little brown sugar for a sweet-savory twist
- Add cheese– insert a slice of mozzarella or cream cheese into the chicken before wrapping for a stuffed version
How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Chicken in the Air Fryer
Step 1:Preheat your air fryerto 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Step 2:Season the chickenwith garlic powder,paprika,pepper,and salt.
Step 3 Wrap each chicken breastwith 2 slices of bacon,slightly overlapping to secure. Start at one end and wrap tightly around the breast.
Step 4 Spray the bacon lightly with olive oil spray.This helps it get golden and crispy.
Step 5 Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basketin a single layer. Cook at 375°F for 18–20 minutes,flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internally and the bacon is crisp.
- Let rest for 5 minutesbefore slicing and serving.
Pro Tips
- Use regular cut bacon— thick-cut won’t crisp as well in the same time.
- For extra juicy chicken,pound your chicken breaststo even thickness before seasoning.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer — cook in batches if needed for even browning.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Recipe FAQS
Yes! You can wrap the chicken in bacon up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the fridge. Cook when ready.
You can freeze the uncooked wrapped chicken and air fry directly from frozen — just add 5–8 more minutes of cook time.
Spray lightly with oil,avoid thick-cut bacon,and don’t overcrowd the basket so the air can circulate.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:18 min
Total Time:23 min
Yield:21x
Category:Easy
Method:Air Fryer
Cuisine:American
Description
Looking for a simple yet impressive dinner idea? This Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breastdelivers juicy,tender chicken wrapped in perfectly crispy bacon — and it’s ready in under 25 minutes!
- 2boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4slices of bacon
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonsalt (optional)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryerto 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Season the chickenwith garlic powder,paprika,pepper,and salt.
- Wrap each chicken breastwith 2 slices of bacon,slightly overlapping to secure. Start at one end and wrap tightly around the breast.
- Spray the bacon lightly with olive oil spray.This helps it get golden and crispy.
- Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basketin a single layer. Cook at 375°F for 18–20 minutes,flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F internally and the bacon is crisp.
- Let rest for 5 minutesbefore slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use regular cut bacon— thick-cut won’t crisp as well in the same time.
- For extra juicy chicken,pound your chicken breaststo even thickness before seasoning.
- WW points 4-6
Nutrition
- Serving Size:1
- Calories:330
- Sugar:1g
- Sodium:271mg
- Fat:23g
- Saturated Fat:11g
- Carbohydrates:1g
- Fiber:0g
- Protein:30g
