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Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
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Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
 

Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken has BBQ seasoned chicken thighs stuffed with melty cheese and wrapped in bacon

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Recipes, Bacon Wrapped, BBQ, Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy, Kid Friendly Meals, Recipe, TikTok
Servings: 6 pieces of chicken
Calories: 418 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 Tbsps BBQ seasoning
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • 6 cubes of cheese (I used colby jack approx 1 inch cubes)
  • 12 slices bacon (regular cut, not thick cut)
  • Optional: BBQ sauce for dipping
Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with 1 Tbsp of the BBQ seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper.

  2. Place a cube of cheese in the center of each and roll the chicken around the cheese. Wrap each with two slices of bacon. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 Tbsp BBQ seasoning over the bacon and place them in the air fryer basket.

  3. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, flip them with tongs and air fry 12 to 14 more minutes.

    Note: Expect the outer layer of bacon to be crisp, the inner layer of bacon will not be crispy but it is cooked through.

  4. Serve with BBQ sauce on the side for dipping if desired.