These bacon and chicken bites are a favorite! The flavors meld together to make the most delicious appetizer. Serve these on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect party appetizer.
Bacon Chicken Bites
These tasty chicken bites are a perfect party appetizer. Candied bacon wrapped around chunks of chicken creates the most delicious snack for parties. I love making these for gatherings, family parties, or even kids’ birthdays or playdates, as they are so easy to make, and they taste amazing. These bacon and chicken bites are a favorite!
They also make a great dinner or lunch, as you can serve them with chips or other side dishes. Some are suggested later in this post. For now, here is everything you need to know to make the air-fried bacon-wrapped chicken bites.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Bacon
- Brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
Substitutions and Additions
- You could make a vegetarian or plant-based version of this by using plant-based bacon and substituting the chicken for something like asparagus or other vegetables.
- Why not have bacon-wrapped vegetables instead? This would work perfectly with courgette or peppers for something a little different.
- You could use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast if you wish.
- Spice things up by adding a little chili powder to the paprika and sugar for a different flavor.
Recommended Tools
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Medium bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Toothpicks
- Air fryer
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Cut the chicken into 16 bite-size pieces.
- Cut the bacon in half, and use one half to wrap each piece of chicken. Secure with a toothpick.
- Mix the brown sugar and paprika in a medium bowl and stir well to combine.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Air fry the chicken bites for 15 to 17 minutes, tossing the basket twice during cooking.
- Serve warm with ranch, BBQ, or your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Tips
- Preheating the air fryer helps it reach the optimum temperature for when you add the chicken, ensuring even cooking.
- Make sure you toss the air fryer basket a couple of times during cooking. This ensures the chicken is coated with a sugar and paprika mixture to even out the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
This is perfectly served as it is or with a dip of your choosing. Ranch, BBQ, or sweet chili sauces are all great options.
You could also serve the chicken as it is with some chips and vegetables to make it a more substantial meal. Adding to a warm sandwich with some salad and sauce would also be great.
Storage
If you have any leftovers then make sure they have cooled completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven, microwave, or air fryer for a couple of minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can they be cooked in the oven?
You can cook these in the oven. It will take a little longer, and you will need to turn the chicken over regularly so that it is cooked evenly.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast about 2
- 8 slices bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Cut the chicken into 16 bite size pieces.
- Cut the bacon in half, and use one half to wrap each piece of chicken. Secure with a toothpick.
- Mix the brown sugar and paprika in a medium bowl, and stir well to combine.
- Add the chicken to the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Air fry the chicken bites for 15 to 15 minutes, tossing the basket twice during cooking.
- Serve warm with ranch, BBQ or your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
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