Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites (Air Fryer & Keto Friendly) 

These irresistible bites combine tender, seasoned chicken wrapped in crispy bacon and stuffed with cheddar and parmesan cheese. Tossed in a spiced brown sugar blend and finished in the air fryer (or oven) until the bacon is perfectly caramelized, they’re a crowd-favorite appetizer that disappears fast at parties or game day gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb bacon, thin-sliced
  
  

• 1.5 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1″ cubes)
  
  

• 4 oz thin-sliced cheese (cheddar and parmesan), cut into 1″ squares
  
  

Brown Sugar Seasoning:

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
  
  

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
  
  

• 1 tsp paprika
  
  

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
  

• 1 tsp onion powder
  
  

Chicken Seasoning:

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  
  

• 1/2 tsp onion powder
  
  

• 1 tsp paprika
  
  

• 1/2 tsp salt
  
  

• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. Cut chicken into 1″ cubes and season all sides with the chicken seasoning mix.
   
   

2. Cut bacon strips in half; wrap each seasoned chicken cube with one bacon half, pressing a piece of cheese on top inside the wrap.
   
   

3. Combine brown sugar and spices; roll each bite in the mixture, pressing on to adhere.
   
   

4. Air Fry: Arrange bites 1″ apart; cook at 400 °F for 6 minutes, flip, sprinkle more seasoning, cook another 6–8 minutes until bacon is dark golden brown and crisp.
   
   

5. Oven Option: Arrange on parchment-lined sheet, bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes, flip, blot excess grease, bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrients (per bite)

• Calories: 161 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 13.8 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
  
  

• Fat: 9.6 g