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To make Air Fryer BBQ Stuffed Chicken, you need simple and tasty ingredients. Start with four medium-sized chicken breasts. These are the base for your meal. For the stuffing, use one cup of shredded cheddar cheese and one cup of cooked, crumbled bacon. This mix will create a rich flavor.

Air Fryer BBQ Stuffed Chicken

Experience a flavorful twist on dinner with my Air Fryer BBQ Stuffed Chicken! This quick and easy recipe combines juicy chicken breasts, creamy cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and smoky BBQ sauce for a dish everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's both delicious and satisfying. Plus, learn how to customize it with fun flavors! Ready to impress at the dinner table? Click through to explore the full recipe and elevate your cooking today!
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Ingredients
  

4 medium-sized chicken breasts

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

    In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. This will be your stuffing.

      Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, taking care not to cut all the way through.

        Season the outside and inside of the chicken pockets generously with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

          Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese and bacon mixture, dividing it equally among the breasts.

            Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken breasts and rub it all over to coat.

              Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

                In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the remaining BBQ sauce on top of each chicken breast for added flavor.

                  Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

                    - Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 4

                      - Presentation Tips: Slice each chicken breast in half to reveal the gooey filling, and serve on a platter garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional BBQ sauce drizzled on top. Enjoy!