Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Description
Juicy air fryer bacon wrapped chicken breast with a crispy bacon shell, ready in under 30 minutes. An easy, low-carb weeknight dinner made with just 5 core ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 6–8 oz each)
- 6 strips bacon, regular-cut, not thick-cut
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- 1 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme, optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub lightly with olive oil, then season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Lay 3 bacon strips side by side and set a chicken breast on top. Wrap the bacon snugly around the breast, overlapping slightly to cover the surface. Secure loose ends with toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place the wrapped breasts seam-side down in the basket, leaving space between them. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is crisp.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Use regular-cut bacon so it crisps in the same time the chicken cooks.
- Don't overcrowd the basket — airflow is what makes the bacon crisp.
- For extra-crispy bacon, add 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Store leftovers airtight for 3–4 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 4–5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg