Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

Boneless, skinless chicken breast, again? Amp up the flavor of your chicken with bacon! These are butterflied: either do it yourself or ask your butcher to do it for you. You can then stuff them with cheese and asparagus, wrap them up in a bacon blanket, and air fry! While they cook, toss a green salad, add a veggie or potato, and some bread, and you'll be enjoying your dinner in no time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 393 Calories

Ingredients

• 9 slices bacon
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
• 3 breast half, bone and skin removed (blank)s skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 3 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 spears fresh asparagus
• 12 each wooden toothpicks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) if recommended by manufacturer.

Step 2

Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Use a sharp knife slice horizontally through the middle, beginning at the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book.

Step 3

Season both sides with lemon-pepper seasoning. Place 1 slice of cheese on each chicken breast. Cut asparagus spears in half and place 4 halves on top of the cheese. Roll the chicken up and over the cheese and asparagus, keeping the stuffing inside each roll. Wrap each chicken breast with 3 pieces of bacon, using wooden toothpicks to secure the bacon, where it overlaps.

Step 4

Place each bacon-wrapped breast in the air fryer basket and air fry for 15 minutes. Turn and cook for 15 minutes more. Test chicken for doneness; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).