Air Fryer Wrapped Chicken Tenders might be one of the best things you make in your air fryer! They are juicy, and they are delicious!
This dish is an excellent option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for entertaining guests. The best part is that the air fryer makes it easy to cook the chicken tenders and bacon to perfection without needing any oil or mess. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make the best air fryer bacon-wrapped chicken tenders that are sure to be crowd-pleasers.
About Time
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 25 mins
- Total Time 50 mins
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cut into rectangles
BBQ Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the chicken breast with kitchen paper. Cut into 1 ½ inch cubes and season with a bit of salt.
- Cut the skewers the length depending on the size of the air fryer basket. Place chicken and bacon into the skewers and place on a large plate.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, BBQ sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.
- Brush the skewers with the BBQ marinade on all sides and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 F | 175 C and grease the basket.
- Place skewers in the air fryer per batch. Save the marinade. Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip and brush the other side with a bit of marinade sauce and air fry for another 6 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy with your favorite side dish.
