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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

4.34 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders might be one of the best things you make in your air fryer! They are juicy, and they are delicious!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon, cut into rectangles

BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry the chicken breast with kitchen paper. Cut into 1 ½ inch cubes and season with a bit of salt.
  • Cut the skewers the length depending on the size of the air fryer basket. Place chicken and bacon into the skewers and place on a large plate.
  • In a medium bowl, combine oil, BBQ sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.
  • Brush the skewers with the BBQ marinade on all sides and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 F | 175 C and grease the basket.
  • Place skewers in the air fryer per batch. Save the marinade. Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip and brush the other side with a bit of marinade sauce and air fry for another 6 minutes.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy with your favorite side dish.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Parchment Paper, optional
  • Cooking Spray, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 19gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg