Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat air fryer to 400 °F or oven to 425 °F and pat dry chicken tenders using a paper towel.

   For this step

   • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.

   For this step

   • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 1 teaspoon black pepper
3. 3

   Sprinkle seasoning on both sides of the chicken tenders. Press seasoning in to evenly coat.

4. 4

   Starting with the end of a bacon strip, tightly wrap the bacon around the length of the chicken tender from top to bottom.

   For this step

   • 1 pound thick cut bacon
5. 5

   Brush BBQ sauce on all sides of each bacon wrapped tenderloin using a silicone brush or basting brush.

   For this step

   • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
6. 6

   Cook in the air fryer at 400 °F for 10-15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F and bacon is crispy.

7. 7

   Bake in the oven at 425 °F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F and bacon is crispy.