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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken is a cinch to make in the Air Fryer. Flavorful Stuffed chicken breast filled with cheesy jalapenos wrapped in crispy bacon.

The best part about this flavorful meal is not only is it delicious, but it is also keto/low carb.

This meal is quick and easy to make in the air fryer. Remove the seeds from the jalapeno’s so that this dinner recipe isn’t spicy, it’s just flavorful! Seriously drool-worthy! Because, you know, everything is better with bacon!

Cook until the Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken is nice and brown and crispy, around 20-25 minutes.

 

Can I make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken in the oven?

Absolutely, it will just take longer than in an air fryer. Bake at 375 covered for 35 minutes, uncovered for 5-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Check the internal temperature for 165 degrees and increase cook time if needed.

 

Which Air Fryer is my favorite: 

Skinnytaste by Vremi Air Fryer – XL Capacity, 5.8 Quart, 1700 Watt, Digital Touch Screen with 8 Cooking Presets, Bonus Recipe Booklet

 

 

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Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 jalapenos
  • ¾ cup (6 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 to 12 strips thick bacon

 

Directions:

Slice chicken breasts in half through the thickness of the chicken breast. Place half under plastic wrap and pound thin (to ⅛ inch thickness). Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.

Place half under plastic wrap and pound thin (to ⅛ inch thickness). Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.

 

Mix together cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cumin. 

Remove stems from jalapenos.

Cut each jalapeno in half and remove seeds and membranes.

Stuff the cavity of each jalapeno with the cream cheese mixture.

Fit the jalapeno halves back together.

Place a jalapeno in the middle of each chicken breast and fold chicken around jalapeno.

Wrap one to two slices of bacon around each chicken bundle, securing with toothpicks it needed.

Place on air fryer tray.

Cook in the air fryer at 340 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken, flipping halfway.

Check the internal temperature for 165 degrees and increase cook time if needed.

Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.

 

 

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How does an AirFryer work?

A fan circulates hot air around the food at a very high speed, which cooks the food and produces a crispy layer that browns as well. The air fryer works coats the food in a thin layer of oil while it circulates air heated up to 392 °F to apply heat and initiate the reaction.

 

How long does it take to cook Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken? It takes about 20-25 minutes.

 

Is an Air Fryer recipe healthy?

Compared to deep-frying, using an air fryer can reduce the amount of fat, and calories which is healthier.

 

What can I serve with Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken?

Greek Bean Salad

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken
Yield: Serves 6

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken is a cinch to make in Air Fryer. Flavorful Stuffed chicken breast filled with cheesy jalapenos wrapped in crispy bacon.

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 jalapenos
  • ¾ cup (6 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 to 12 strips thick bacon

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half through the thickness of the chicken breast. Place half under plastic wrap and pound thin (to ⅛ inch thickness). Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Mix together cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cumin. Remove stems from jalapenos. Cut each jalapeno in half and remove seeds and membranes. Stuff the cavity of each jalapeno with the cream cheese mixture. Fit the jalapeno halves back together.
  3. Place a jalapeno in the middle of each chicken breast and fold chicken around jalapeno. 
  4. Wrap one to two slices of bacon around each chicken bundle, securing with toothpicks it needed. Place on air fryer tray.
  5. Cook in the air fryer at 340 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken, flipping halfway. Check the internal temperature for 165 degrees and increase cook time if needed.
  6. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 261Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 86mgSodium 512mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 30g

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Joyce

Thursday 21st of October 2021

Loved it making it again. Any advice on how to stop cream cheese from oozing out while cooking

Nettie

Thursday 21st of October 2021

You could try freezing the stuffed chicken prior to air frying.

Nettie

Raymond K Moore

Monday 8th of June 2020

Wow! Bacon and chicken, I'm all in on this!

makeupmuddle

Thursday 13th of February 2020

I can't believe this is an air fryer recipe, I've been stuck in a rut with my air fryer creations so this is going to the top of my to make list. It looks so juicy and delicious xo

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