Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Wrapped Chicken Tenders are so delicious and crunchy! You will fall in love with these juicy chicken tenders after the first bite.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 616kcal
Equipment
- small bowl
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces bacon uncooked
Instructions
- Mix together the dry seasonings. Sprinkle the seasonings over the chicken.
- Wrap chicken tenders in bacon, folding over any skinny ends of the chicken to cook evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. Prepare the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the chicken tenders, in batches if needed, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes turning the tender once to cook evenly. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and allow to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.
- Serve with assorted dipping sauces, if desired.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into even-sized pieces to ensure they all cook evenly at the same time.
- Use a marinade made with olive oil, garlic, and other herbs for extra flavor.
- To make the chicken even crispier, by lightly brush each piece with vegetable oil before placing it in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 1021mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg