Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast Recipe

There’s nothing better than succulent chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon! This air fryer bacon wrapped chicken breast recipe is quick and easy; it’s perfect for any day of the week.

Air fryer bacon wrapped chicken breast combines tender chicken with bacon, fried to crisp perfection, for a satisfying texture. Perhaps the only thing better than the texture is the taste, as the smoky flavors of the bacon enhance the delicate chicken breast and give you a genuinely mouth-watering combination.

Bacon wrapped chicken in the air fryer is quicker to cook than in the oven (only 20 minutes), and it’s tastier, too! The air fryer works by passing hot air around the meat, sealing in the chicken’s natural juices while crisping the bacon without drying it out.

Gently seasoned with garlic and rosemary, this air fryer bacon wrapped chicken recipe has a gorgeous combination of flavors guaranteed to become a firm favorite!

Ingredients you’ll need to make bacon wrapped chicken breast

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Chicken breasts. Chicken breasts with springy flesh (meaning when you press down on the packet, the meat springs back) and lovely pink color are best, indicating freshness. Free-range chicken generally has better quality meat.

Bacon. When making bacon wrapped chicken in air fryer, thicker slices of bacon will remain more fleshy, whereas thinner slices will go more crispy. Choose based on your preference.

Garlic powder and rosemary. This combination brings a lovely earthy quality to the meat, adding extra depth. You could also try adding cayenne pepper for some heat or basil if you like a hint of sweetness.

Tools used to make the recipe.

• Air Fryer
• Instant Meat Thermometer

How to cook bacon wrapped chicken breast in an air fryer?

First, pat dry chicken breast with paper towels, season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, place one rosemary sprig on top and one underneath each chicken breast and wrap with bacon slices. Secure the bacon with toothpicks.

Next, transfer the bacon wrapped chicken breasts to the air fryer basket and cook to 370ºF for 10 minutes on each side or until an instant meat thermometer registers 165ºF in the thickest part.

Finally, remove it from the air fryer basket, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature and avoid overcooking. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast and check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Don’t worry if the chicken meat looks slightly pink; this doesn’t mean it’s undercooked. The color from the bacon can be absorbed by the chicken and make it look pink, but as long as the meat thermometer shows a temperature of 165°F, it’s perfectly safe.
• Never wash raw chicken. Rather than getting rid of harmful bacteria, washing chicken is more likely to spread it around your kitchen. Cooking chicken is enough to eradicate any bacteria.

How long to cook bacon wrapped chicken in air fryer

Air fry bacon wrapped chicken for roughly 10 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part.

The time may vary depending on which air fryer model you use and how big your chicken breasts are.

What to serve with Chicken Breast

Chicken breast wrapped in bacon is terrific as the centerpiece for a holiday get-together, and it’s so simple to prepare you won’t have to spend the entire day in the kitchen.

Serve it with tender butternut squash, crunchy baby carrots, crispy air fryer baby potatoes, and juicy green beans for a meal that will leave everyone happy and full.

How to store chicken wrapped in bacon

Air fried bacon wrapped chicken keeps well in the fridge or freezer, making it a great option to make ahead for those busy weeks!

It’s safe to keep cooked chicken in the fridge (below 40°F) for 3-4 days and in the freezer for 2-6 months. 

How to reheat chicken breast with bacon

To reheat bacon wrapped chicken breast in air fryer, preheat to 370°F, then place the chicken in the basket for 3-5 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reads 165°F. If you heat from frozen, increase the time by 5-10 minutes.

In the oven, heat for around 15 minutes at 400°F. Place the chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet, so it heats evenly. If you are heating from frozen, you will need to defrost in the fridge for 24 hours before heating.

In a dry skillet, heat over medium heat until warmed to 165°F all the way through. Be sure to flip it every so often to ensure even heating. Again, if you are heating from frozen, you must defrost first.

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