Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast – Juicy, Crispy & Perfect Every Time! 🥓🔥
If you’re looking for an easy dinner that tastes like pure comfort food, this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is going to be your new favorite. It’s juicy, tender chicken wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon — cooked perfectly in the air fryer with almost zero effort.
This is one of those recipes that looks fancy but takes barely any time. The bacon seals in all the moisture, giving you unbelievably juicy chicken with a savory, crispy outer layer. It’s the kind of dinner everyone devours… and no one believes it came from the air fryer!
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bacon-wrapped = instant flavor booster
- Crispy outside, juicy inside — no drying out
- Air fryer makes it super easy
- Great for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining
- Only a handful of simple ingredients
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4–6 slices thin-sliced bacon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
Pound chicken breasts until they’re an even thickness (about ¾ inch).
Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
2️⃣ Wrap with Bacon
Lay bacon strips over the chicken, tucking the ends underneath so they stay in place.
This helps the bacon crisp up without unraveling.
3️⃣ Preheat & Load the Air Fryer
Lightly grease your air fryer basket.
Carefully place the bacon-wrapped chicken inside, keeping the bacon tucked firmly underneath.
4️⃣ Air Fry to Perfection
Set air fryer to 400°F:
- Cook 15 minutes, then check the internal temp.
- Air fry another 10–15 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F internally.
Cooking times vary based on thickness and air fryer model.
5️⃣ Slice & Serve
Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes, then slice into juicy bacon-wrapped perfection.
Serve with veggies, mashed potatoes, salad — anything you love!
🍽️ Tips for Best Results
✨ Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps beautifully.
✨ Tuck bacon ends under the chicken so they stay secure.
✨ Add a sprinkle of parsley at the end for color (like in your photo!).
This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is everything dinner should be — effortless, flavorful, and unbelievably satisfying. Once you try it, it will become a weekly favorite!
