Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Description
Juicy boneless chicken thighs wrapped in crispy bacon with lemon, garlic, and herbs. An easy air fryer dinner ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 slices bacon, or prosciutto
- ½ lemon, quartered, plus a squeeze for the marinade
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Wrap each thigh with one slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Arrange in a single layer with the lemon quarters. Air fry 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway. Drizzle with honey in the last 2–3 minutes if using.
- Cook until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Meat Thermometer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Notes
- Check the temperature at 18 minutes. Air fryer models vary.
- Bone-in thighs need 5–7 extra minutes.
- Pat the thighs dry twice, before seasoning and before wrapping, for the crispiest bacon.
- Nutrition is calculated without the optional honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 829mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg