Spicy Chicken Bacon Bites
Bacon-wrapped, jalapeño-studded chicken bites cooked in the air fryer for a crispy, spicy snack. Seasoned with a savory chicken rub and finished with your favorite BBQ rub — serve hot with ranch for dipping.
Yield
4
Time
42 minutes
Ingredients
4–6 boneless chicken thighs (about 1.5–2 lb total)
1 (12 oz) pack bacon
1–2 jalapeños, sliced
Legendary Chicken Rub (Lane's BBQ) — to season
BBQ rub — to finish
Ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Trim excess fat and cut each boneless chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces (about 5–6 pieces per thigh).
Step 2
Place chicken pieces in a bowl and season generously with Legendary Chicken Rub. Set aside at room temperature for 15–30 minutes or refrigerate to marinate if desired.
Step 3
Slice jalapeños into rounds.
Step 4
Take one chicken piece and one jalapeño slice, place the jalapeño on the chicken, then wrap with a half slice of bacon so the bacon secures the chicken and pepper. Repeat until all chicken is wrapped.
Step 5
Lightly season each bacon-wrapped bite with your BBQ rub.
Step 6
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket without crowding (work in batches if needed).
Step 7
Air fry at 400°F for about 15 minutes, then flip each bite and continue cooking another 5–10 minutes (total 20–25 minutes) until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
Step 8
Remove from the air fryer and let rest a couple of minutes. Serve hot with ranch for dipping.
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