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
- 8 tenders (approximately 1 pound) of chicken
- Eight bacon strips (thin-cut is ideal)
- one tsp powdered garlic
- One tsp powdered onion
- One tsp of paprika
- half a teaspoon of pepper, black
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional; adds a little spiciness)
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 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!