Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken is so easy to make and totally delicious. You are going to love this easy low carb and keto-friendly meal!

Suitable for low carb, keto, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

The air fryer makes cooking delicious meals easy, and air fryer bacon wrapped chicken is no exception. This 2 ingredient chicken dinner is perfect for busy nights and meal prep. 

Simple yet flavorful bacon wrapped chicken in air fryer is a low carb recipe that’s so versatile. Pair the chicken with roasted veggies, potatoes, rice or any of your favorite side dishes to make it a meal your whole family will enjoy. 

Like this oven baked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast or this Everything is better with bacon, and you can make bacon wrapped chicken air fryer in minutes any night of the week. 

Oh and if you love chicken you might want to check out this Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast.

Why Make This Recipe

• Diet-friendly – This recipe checks all the diet friendly boxes. It’s low carb, keto and gluten free.
• Simple – Only 2 simple ingredients are all that’s needed to make bacon wrapped chicken in air fryer.
• Fast – Get this flavorful chicken on the table in under 45 minutes. 
• Meal Prep – Prepare the chicken in advance and then pop it into the air fryer when you’re ready to whip up an easy meal. 

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are similar size.
• Bacon – Use your favorite brand or flavor of bacon. To keep this low carb and Keto friendly, you’ll want to make sure the bacon does not contain sugar.

How To Make Bacon Wrapped Chicken In Air Fryer

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C and lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
2. Wrap the bacon strips around each chicken breast, securing with a toothpick if desired. You may need more than one strip depending on the size and thickness of your chicken breast. I needed about 2 slices of bacon for each of mine.
3. Place the bacon wrapped chicken into the air fryer basket and cook for 15-22 minutes, or until an instant thermometer reads 165 degrees F / 94 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
   

Important Note: You should always check chicken for doneness using an instant-read meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165F / 74C when the thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Tips For Success

• Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the chicken before wrapping it with bacon. 
• Feel free to season the chicken with your favorite herbs or seasoning blend.
• For larger chicken breasts, slice in half before wrapping with bacon.
• Feeding a large family? Simply double this recipe.
• Be sure to remove all of the toothpicks before serving. 
• Cook until an instant thermometer reads 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
• Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so use the cooking time listed as a guide, check your food for doneness and adjust the time as needed.

Variations

• Add Seasoning – Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, or your favorite seasoning blend before wrapping it with bacon. 
• Use Flavored Bacon – Maple bacon, peppered bacon or your favorite bacon can add a fun twist to this dish. 

Budget-Friendly Tips 

• Buy In Bulk – Purchase chicken in bulk or when it’s on sale and store it in the freezer for later use. 
• Freeze Bacon – Bacon can be kept in the freezer for up to a year. 
• Make It A Meal – Serve bacon wrapped chicken with your favorite side dishes to make this a filling meal. 

Prep Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead – Prepare the chicken up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook. Allow the chicken to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before air frying. 
• Store – This bacon wrapped chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freeze – Wrap each chicken breast separately and freeze in an air-tight bag. Thaw the chicken overnight in the fridge and then bring the chicken to room temperature before cooking as directed or reheating.

Meal Prep

• Enjoy bacon wrapped chicken in air fryer for dinner and then enjoy the leftovers for 4 more days.
• Freeze the prepared chicken before baking for easy meal prep later on. 
• Make early in the week for an easy lunch option.

FAQs

 

More Recipes You May Like

• Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast.
• Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken.
• Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast.
• Baked Ranch Chicken Breasts.

Serving Suggestions

• Smothered Green Beans.
• Dump and Start Garlic Butter Instant Pot Red Potatoes.
• Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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