Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 390 degrees F (200°C). for 2-3 minutes. This helps in cooking the chicken bites evenly.
Season the Chicken: Dry the chicken with a paper towel. Toss the chicken pieces with your chosen seasonings in a medium bowl until they are evenly coated.
Wrap the Chicken: Take a piece of chicken and wrap a slice of bacon around it. Secure the bacon in place with a toothpick. Repeat this process with all the chicken pieces.
Apply Barbecue Sauce: Brush each bacon-wrapped chicken bite with barbecue sauce. You can mix in a bit of honey with the barbecue sauce for a sweeter taste. If you're using brown sugar, sprinkle it lightly over the bites.
Arrange in the Air Fryer: Place the chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch each other for even cooking. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Cook: Set cook time for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked. Halfway through the cooking time, you might want to flip the bites to ensure they cook evenly.
Check for Doneness: The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F (74°C). If the bacon isn’t as crispy as you’d like, you can cook it for a few more minutes.
Serve: Once done, let them cool for a few minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 strips of bacon, each cut into thirds or halves (depending on the size of the chicken pieces)
1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
Seasonings (like garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper)
Optional: brown sugar, cayenne pepper, honey for extra flavor
Toothpicks for securing the bacon