Learn how to make bacon wrapped chicken legs in air fryer cos these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks are the best way to combine bacon and chicken! Not only does the bacon crisp up perfectly when cooked, but the bacon flavor pairs perfectly with the flavor of the cooked chicken.
This is a great weeknight dinner recipe that can be served with your favorite side dish from potatoes to rice to veggies! You can’t go wrong with these! Let’s show you how to wrap bacon rashers around drumsticks and then air fry to perfection.
AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED DRUMSTICKS RECIPE
Chicken wrapped in bacon? Yes, please! There are very few flavors that are quite as perfect as this delicious duo, so this recipe needs to be high on your list! Bacon-wrapped drumsticks are perfect for any time of year and are a great way to feed your belly fast!
Using the air fryer ensures that you are making crispy chicken AND crispy bacon with every single bite. Juicy chicken wrapped in salt bacon is literally what dreams are made of. You can totally make a side if you want to, but it may not be necessary with how much flavor this simple chicken recipe has
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken drumsticks
- Regular cut bacon
- Oil
- Paprika
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Onion powder
- HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN LEGS
- This is an overview of how to make air fryer bacon wrapped drumsticks with step by step photos. Scroll down to end of post for a printable recipe card with the amount of ingredients and full recipe instructions.
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels. Add oil and seasoning blend. Massage seasoning into chicken till well coated.
- HOW TO WRAP BACON AROUND CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
- Hold the drumsticks with the bigger side up while you are holding the thinner end. Start wrapping the bacon around the fatter end slightly over lap the first line to secure the bacon then when you get to the thinner part tuck in the end of the bacon.
- CAN YOU ADD SAUCE TO AIR FRYER BACON DRUMSTICKS?
- I like to have a dipping sauce waiting and ready. If you add a sauce to the air fryer bacon wrapped drumstick before cooking it in the air fryer, the sauce may burn before the chicken legs are cooked through. For best results, add the sauce in the last 3 mins of air frying
- Alternatively air fry the bacon wrap drumsticks and then have some tasty dips and sauces ready for enjoyment once it’s done cooking.
- HOW TO SERVE AIR FRIED BACON WRAPPED DRUMSTICKS
- These Air fryer bacon wrapped chicken legs are so simple to serve! You can enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce or serve them with a side of mashed potatoes or even a simple side salad.
- Veggies go very well with chicken too. If you haven’t tried air fryer vegetables, green beans or broccoli then you are in for a pleasant surprise.
