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Delish Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Delish Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet-smoky rub, wrapped in crisp bacon, and air fried until perfectly tender—an easy, family-friendly dinner done in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 4 medium breasts
  • 8 slice bacon thin-cut works best for crisping
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar optional, for a sweet glaze
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder optional, for mild heat
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes. Lightly mist the basket with oil if needed to prevent sticking.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub all sides with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle and press the spice blend evenly over the chicken so it adheres on all sides.
  • Wrap each chicken breast with 2 bacon slices, slightly overlapping. Tuck ends underneath or secure with toothpicks if needed.
  • Place chicken in the air fryer basket seam-side down in a single layer, leaving space between pieces.
  • Air fry at 380°F for 16 to 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until bacon is crisp and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F. For extra crisp bacon, raise to 400°F for the last 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Let rest 5 minutes. Remove any toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for the best crisping; thick-cut can take longer to render. If your chicken breasts are very thick, pound to an even thickness for even cooking. Try brushing with a little BBQ sauce or maple syrup during the last 3 minutes for a sticky-glazed finish. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 6 minutes.