Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Description
Bite-sized chicken wrapped in bacon, brushed with BBQ sauce, and air fried at 390°F until crispy. An easy party appetizer ready in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1½ lb), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half. regular-cut
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for dipping
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry and toss it with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Wrap each piece with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick through the overlap.
- Place the bites in a single layer, in batches, and air fry for 5–6 minutes.
- Flip, brush with BBQ sauce (mixed with maple syrup, if using), and cook 5–6 minutes more, until the bacon is crisp and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Use regular-cut bacon. Thick-cut won't crisp before the chicken is cooked.
- Brush on the sauce halfway through so it doesn't burn.
- Wrapped, uncooked bites keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Nutrition is based on ½ cup of BBQ sauce, without the optional sweetener.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 542mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg