Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs wrapped in smoky bacon and finished with a rich garlic butter glaze for a satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thick-cut bacon, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 2 American cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Place 8 slices thick-cut bacon in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes until partially crisp, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until golden. Remove bacon, leaving bacon fat in the basket, and add 1 teaspoon avocado oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Season 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Wrap each thigh with 1 slice bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  3. Step 3: Place wrapped chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C), then flip and cook for 5 more minutes until bacon is crisp and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from air fryer, discard toothpicks, and drizzle with garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately.

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