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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Julia
Make delicious Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with this easy recipe. Enjoy juicy chicken and crispy bacon cooked to perfection in your air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 164 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 pound, each cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4-5 ounce slices of thin cut bacon
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup , or brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • First, get the chicken breast ready by cutting off any extra fat and weighing each piece to make sure they’re about 4-5 ounces. Then, mix all the spices in a small bowl. Use half of this spice mix to cover the chicken, saving the rest for later.
    3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Wrap each chicken breast with two pieces of bacon. Make sure the bacon overlaps a bit since it will shrink while cooking. Try to start and end the bacon underneath the chicken so it stays in place. If you want, you can use toothpicks to keep the bacon from slipping off.
    4-5 ounce slices of thin cut bacon
  • Next, mix the maple syrup with the remaining spices. Use a brush or spoon to spread this mix over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
    2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Put the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches about 165°F on a meat thermometer. It’s a good idea to take it out a little before it hits 165°F because it will keep cooking a bit after you remove it.

NOTES

  • To Store. Let the chicken cool completely, then place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To Reheat. Put the chicken back in the air fryer at 375°F and heat for about 5 minutes, or until it’s warmed through.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 579mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg
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