Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Legs- only 4 ingredients needed to make this low carb chicken dish.

It’s a quick and easy recipe that can be made in just 25 minutes. After 20 minutes in the air fryer,

the outside of the chicken is crispy but the meat stays super juicy.

Indulge in the delicious flavors of crispy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Legs. Our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating this mouthwatering dish that is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. Juicy chicken infused with smoky bacon flavors – this dish is a winner!

Ingredients Needed

The only ingredients needed are:

Chicken legs
Cajun or Creole Seasoning
Black pepper
Bacon

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Legs Recipe Tips

Use regular, NOT thick-cut bacon. The thick-cut will not get as crispy and takes longer to cook.

Do NOT crowd the air fryer. To get the bacon crispy, it needs to have room for the air to circulate all around it. Cook the chicken in batches if you are making more than 5 to 6 pieces.

For the seasoning, I like to use Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning. Don’t use too much of it. It is very salty and the bacon will salt the chicken as well. This is why salt isn’t an ingredient for this recipe. If you need to watch your sodium intake, they make a low sodium version.

Air Fryer Cooking Times Vary

Use the cooking time as an estimate. Cooking times can vary alot between models of air fryers. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. If you don’t have a kitchen thermometer, make sure the juices run clear.

Don’t forget to preheat the air fryer. It will help the chicken cook more evenly.

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Legs- only 4 ingredients needed to make this low carb chicken dish. So quick and easy!

Instructions

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle chicken legs with cajun seasoning and pepper.
Wrap a piece of bacon around each chicken leg.
Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil to make sure the bacon doesn’t stick.
Air fry chicken in 2 batches. Place half the chicken in the air fryer. Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through.

Repeat with second batch.

Note: You can rewarm the first batch in the air fryer briefly before serving.