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Juicy bacon wrapped chicken breast baked to perfection with crispy bacon

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

This delicious bacon-wrapped chicken is easy to make in the air fryer, offering a juicy interior and crispy bacon exterior with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large large boneless skinless chicken breasts Or 4 small ones.
  • 8-10 slices bacon Thin or regular cut works best.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar Optional, for a light sweet finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper, then sprinkle all over the chicken.
  3. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 to 3 slices of bacon, slightly overlapping as you wrap. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (if applicable).
  2. Place chicken seam side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip carefully and cook for an additional 8 to 12 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For crispy bacon, use thin or regular cut bacon and do not overcrowd the air fryer. Start seam side down and monitor closely to avoid overcooking.