I’ve always been a fan of chicken recipes. This air fryer bacon wrapped chicken tenders recipe by Sweet and Savory Meals Blog is one that stands out amongst many—juicy chicken bites that are covered in a crispy layer of bacon that is seasoned with brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, and barbeque sauce.
Ingredients:
- 8 boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 pound bacon (about 12 slices cut in half)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
Rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
Prepare all the needed ingredients as listed in the list above.
Preheat the air fryer to 390F for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Make sure the chickens are fully coated with the seasoning. Roll the bacon around the chicken pieces tightly.
In a medium sized bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix well until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Gently toss each bacon-wrapped chicken tender in the rub mixture and then place each one on a parchment covered sheet.
In the air fryer basket, arrange the chicken pieces in one layer. Make sure there is space between them. Mix the sweet chili and BBQ sauce in a bowl and brush the mixture on top of the chicken. Place the basket in the fryer and let the chickens cook for 5 minutes at 400F.
Next, brush another layer of sauce on the chickens and air fry them for another 4-5 minutes, or until crisp.
Once cooked and ready, transfer it to a plate covered with a paper towel while you cook the remaining chicken. The paper towel will absorb the excess oil.
Serve hot, with your favorite dipping sauce. Share with your family and friends. And make sure to enjoy every bite!
