INGREDIENTS:
2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless. Cut into even bite-size strips. Approximately 1 inch thick or 1 and 1/2 inch thick. And 2 or 3 inches in length. Can also use chicken tenderloins.
6 slices bacon, good quality. I used a regular thin cut.
1/2 tsp salt and pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 TBS chopped Parsley, optional. For garnishing
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a medium bowl, add chicken pieces, add spices, rub the chicken well and mix them all together until combined and fully rubbed. Feel free to add spices and seasoning of your choice.
Cover the bowl, put it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Wrap each chicken piece with half a strip of bacon. Usually, half a strip of bacon is good enough. If not long enough, extend the bacon strip, until the chicken piece is fully covered with bacon.
Pre-heat air fryer to 400F/200C for 2 minutes. Basically means run it empty. If you don’t have this option, do not worry, and follow the same directions.
Place bacon-wrapped chicken into air fryer. Give them a little space. Do not overlap. If you have a small air fryer, work in batches of 6-8 chicken pieces.
Air fryer mode at 400F/200C for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway. Or until bacon is fully cooked, beautifully browned and crispy.
Usually, the air fryer times and temps are pretty accurate. But if you’re unsure, please use the meat thermometer until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F/73C. I use. Or cook the chicken until the desired doneness. I like my Air fryer bacon-wrapped chicken cooked for 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Or herbs of your choice.
Serve.
Bon Appetit.
Dip it in this homemade Chipotle sauce. Delicious!
Oven baking directions:
Prepare the chicken as instructed above.
Place the chicken bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray).
Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 minutes (flipping halfway) or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Season chicken, wrap it in 🥓, 10-12 min at 400F/200C. Flipped half-way and perfect for my liking! Chicken is perfectly done😋
