Air Fryer Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers are bite-sized chicken appetizers packed with ranch flavor, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness. They’re easy to make in the air fryer and perfect for parties or game day.
Chicken, bacon, and ranch are always a winning combination in my house. These little poppers disappear fast whenever I make them, especially on game day!
Why I Love this Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Ground Chicken: The base of these juicy, bite-sized poppers.
- Bacon: Adds smoky flavor and a crispy outside.
- Breadcrumbs and Egg: Help hold the chicken mixture together.
- Romano Cheese: Adds a rich, cheesy flavor.
- Cheddar Cheese: Creates a melty cheese center.
- Ranch Dip Seasoning: Gives the poppers their signature ranch flavor.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
Mix the Chicken: Combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, and ranch seasoning in a bowl.
Stuff with Cheese: Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Press a cheddar cheese square into the center of each ball, sealing the chicken around the cheese.
Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each chicken popper with bacon.
Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Place the poppers in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the bacon is cooked through.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Cut the Bacon: Slice each bacon strip in half to wrap all 12 poppers.
- Seal the Cheese: Make sure the cheddar is completely covered by the chicken mixture so it doesn’t leak out.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Leave space between the poppers so the bacon cooks evenly.
- Check for Doneness: Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Air Fryer Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
Air Fryer Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers are a low carb appetizer or dinner option you don't want to miss. Cheese stuffed chicken meatballs wrapped in bacon!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 6 strips uncooked bacon, cut in half
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup Romano cheese
- 12 (1-inch) squares cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons ranch dip seasoning
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, and ranch seasoning in a bowl.
- Shape into 12 balls, about 1 inch each.
- Press a square of cheddar cheese into the center of each ball, sealing the chicken mixture around the cheese.
- Wrap each popper with half a strip of bacon.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Place the poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the bacon is cooked through.
Notes
Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the poppers and your air fryer model.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 398Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 2160mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g
I tried this recipe and made the air fryer chicken bacon ranch poppers. It is a must on every BBQ. I recommend to use 2 different cheeses tips for better flavor. Thank you for this idea.
So happy you liked it 😐