Description
Juicy chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon, air-fried to perfection for a healthier twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- Wrap each chicken tender tightly with a slice of bacon.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead tips, wrap tenders a few hours in advance and store in the fridge. You can also customize by adding cheese or jalapeños inside the bacon wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg