Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Name: Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 155 min
Ingredients: 0.5 stick butter, softened; 0.5 clove minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 0.125 teaspoon coarse salt; freshly ground black pepper; 0.33333334326744 pound thick-cut bacon; 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 teaspoons minced garlic

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Dinner doesn't get any simpler than this air fryer bacon-wrapped chicken main course! It uses basic ingredients most will already have.

Recipe by thedailygourmet

Updated on June 26, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

Finishing Butter:

½ stick butter, softened
½ clove minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
⅓ pound thick-cut bacon
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Directions

Combine softened butter, 1/2 clove minced garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place butter on a piece of wax paper and roll up rightly to form a butter log. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Lay a bacon strip flat on a piece of wax paper. Place a chicken thigh on top of bacon and sprinkle with some of remaining minced garlic. Open up chicken thigh. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of cold butter mixture in the middle of chicken thigh. Tuck one end of bacon into the middle of chicken thigh. Fold over chicken thigh and roll bacon around thigh. Repeat with remaining thighs and bacon.
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place chicken thighs in the basket of the air fryer and cook until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of thighs should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453	Calories
34g	Fat
1g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 441mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 340mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.