Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

This delicious and simple-to-make dish, Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, mixes the savoury flavour of bacon with juicy, tender chicken. These chicken tenders are a sure favourite as an appetizer, snack, or even a main dish. Here’s a comprehensive and entertaining recipe to help you create this delectable dessert.

Components

  1. 8 tenders (approximately 1 pound) of chicken
  2. Eight bacon strips (thin-cut is ideal)
  3. one tsp powdered garlic
  4. One tsp powdered onion
  5. One tsp of paprika
  6. half a teaspoon of pepper, black
  7. Half a teaspoon of salt
  8. 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional; adds a little spiciness)
  9. Cooking spray or olive oil spray
  10. Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  11. Your preferred dipping sauce (honey mustard, bbq, ranch, etc.)

Guidelines

First, get the chicken tenders ready.

 

Spice up chicken:

  • Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Make sure the chicken tenders are well coated by evenly scattering the seasoning mixture over them.

Wrap the chicken tenders in step two.

 

Fold in Bacon:

  • Take each chicken tender and firmly wrap it with a bacon strip. To secure the wrap, make sure the bacon ends slightly overlap. If necessary, secure the bacon with toothpicks.

Step 3: Get the air fryer preheated.

Warm up:

  • Set your air fryer’s temperature for three to five minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Step 4: Prepare the Chicken Tenders Wrapped in Bacon.

 

Set up in an air fryer:

  • Make sure the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders are not touching when you arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you might have to cook in batches.

Cook:

  • Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, rotating halfway through, at 400°F (200°C), or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through. Make sure the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) by using a meat thermometer.

Crisp Up (Suggested):

  • Cook the bacon for a further two to three minutes if you’d like it crispier.

Step 5: Present

 

Take out the toothpicks:

  • Before serving, take out any toothpicks that were used to hold the bacon in place.

Accessory:

  • Add some freshly cut parsley as a garnish for a pop of color and freshness.

Accompany with Dip Sauce:

  • Serve the hot chicken tenders wrapped in bacon with a side order of your preferred dipping sauce.

Advice on Making the Best Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

  • Selecting thin-cut bacon is ideal since it gently crisps up without overcooking the chicken.
  • uniform Cooking: To ensure uniform cooking, make sure the chicken tenders are around the same size.
  • Refrain from Overcrowding: Don’t pack the air fryer basket too full. If needed, cook in batches to guarantee uniform frying and crispiness.
  • Extra Crispy: Before wrapping the chicken, microwave the bacon strips for one to two minutes to make them extra crispy.

In summary

  • Your family and friends will love these delicious and simple-to-make bacon-wrapped air-fried chicken tenders. It’s hard to resist the delicious bacon and perfectly seasoned, tender chicken combined. This comprehensive recipe will help you prepare a tasty, filling dinner that works for every occasion. Savor each bite of these flavorful chicken tenders with your preferred dipping sauce!

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