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Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken
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Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken

A printable version of bacon-wrapped air fryer chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each, pounded to 1/2 inch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, optional
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, optional

Method
 

  1. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
  2. Season all four breasts with the total garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  3. Optional: spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on each breast and add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
  4. Wrap each breast with 2 thin bacon slices without overlapping heavily; tuck the ends underneath.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
  6. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
  7. Air fry for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the bacon is crispy.
  8. If the bacon needs extra crisping, increase temperature to 400°F for the last 2-3 minutes.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve with your favorite low-carb sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Notes

Equipment: air fryer, meat mallet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
Timing allows two air-fryer batches; cook time depends on basket size. Begin checking 1/2-inch breasts after 12 minutes; all chicken must reach 165°F.
Suggested sides are optional and are not included in the ingredient quantities. No nutrition calculation or kitchen testing has been performed.