Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders Recipe - Air Fryer or Baked
This bacon wrapped chicken tenders recipe makes the most delicious juicy chicken bites. Use chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins, season them with my amazing spice blend, wrap them in bacon, then put them in the air fryer or the oven. That's all there is to it!
Servings: 4
Calories: 194
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8-10 chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into tenders
- 8-10 slices of bacon (not thick cut)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, if desired.
- Combine the seasonings in a small bowl. Add all of the tenders to a large bowl and sprinkle the seasonings on top. Toss to coat.
- Grab a slice of bacon and a chicken tender. Wrap the chicken tender from end to end with the bacon. Place on the baking sheet. Continue with the rest of the chicken and bacon and place them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake them in the center of the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and carefully move the rack under the broiler. Heat the broiler on low. Broil the chicken tenders on each side until the bacon is crisp, this will take only a few minutes per side so keep an eye on it.
- Air fryer: Place each wrapped tender in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as bbq sauce, honey mustard, or ranch!
Notes
- Store leftover tenders for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 194 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0g