These easy keto Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites are a perfect finger food appetizer for any party! One serving has 0 net carbs! Oven and Air Fryer Directions Provided.
Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Searching for an easy finger food keto appetizer for the Big Game Day? Look no further than these easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites!
Dipping bite sized, juicy chicken, wrapped in bacon into a creamy dressing like my homemade Ranch dressing makes for an awesome appetizer. These disappeared before I could have a few for myself!
Sweet & Spicy Flavor Without Sugar
Instead of regular brown sugar, this recipe uses a sugar-free blend that still delivers that crave-worthy flavor.
The seasoning includes:
- chili powder
- a little heat for spicy bacon
- and just enough sweetness to balance it out
The result? Spicy bacon chicken bites that taste indulgent but fit perfectly into a delicious low carb lifestyle.
Why These Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites Work for Everyone
These sugar-free sweet & spicy bacon chicken bites have quickly become one of my most requested chicken recipes, especially when friends are coming over or someone needs an easy low-carb meal that doubles as a delicious appetizer.
I’ve been creating low-carb, keto recipes for years, and this one checks all the boxes:
- bite-size pieces
- bold flavor
- easy clean-up
- and flexible cooking methods
Whether you’re serving picky eaters, following a low-carb journey, or entertaining on game day, these bacon chicken bites never disappoint.
Quick Keto Chicken Bites
Aside from the necessary cutting of the chicken and bacon into bite sized pieces and mixing some seasonings and spices together, it’s really not that cumbersome.
A few minutes of time in the kitchen, but if you get your kids involved in wrapping the chicken you’ll be free in no time!
The Best Chicken to Use
You can make this recipe with:
- chicken breast
- chicken tenders
- or chicken tenderloins
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or chicken strips, depending on whether you want true finger food or a more filling option that can become a full meal.
Tip: Thicker pieces stay juicy chicken inside, especially when wrapped with bacon.
How to Make Crispy Bacon Bites
As you can see from the photos I have some crispier looking bites and some not so crispy bites. This is for one reason, dependent on what you bake it on and whether you want crispy bacon or not.
If you choose to bake these on a regular baking pan these will produce those crispy succulent looking bites. You can also place the bites on a cooling rack over a baking pan if you’d rather have less grease and less crispy pieces of bacon.
Of course my kids and I liked the crispier bacon and my hubby liked the less crispy bacon. Either way they are sure to please everyone and bake pretty quickly.
Bacon Makes Everything Better
For the best results, use:
- thin bacon or bacon slices
- wrap each piece of chicken snugly
- and place seam side down on the pan or rack
As the bacon cooks, it turns into crispy bacon with that perfect salty bacon flavor that balances the sweet and spicy seasoning.
You can even pre-cook the bacon slightly if you prefer crispier bacon or want to reduce cooking time.
Ingredients for Sugar Free Bacon Chicken Bites
You needs just 5 ingredients and one optional if you choose!
I’m using chicken tenderloin, but you can use chicken thighs if you prefer. You also need bacon, brown sugar sub, chili powder, pepper and sugar free maple syrup which is optional.
Prepare my Homemade Ranch Dressing to serve with.
Please note; you can make these spicier, but since I was serving these to my kids I made them less spicy. These are only mildly spicy. These can be enjoyed room temperature as well!
Oven or Air Fryer Directions
This recipe works beautifully both ways:
Oven Method
- Use a rimmed baking sheet
- Add a cooling rack or wire rack on top for airflow
- This helps the bacon crisp evenly and keeps clean-up easy
Oven method instructions are on the printable recipe card below.
Air Fryer Method
If you love air fryer bacon, you’ll love this version.
- Follow the air fryer directions
- Cook until the bacon is crisp and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F
If you have an air fryer and prefer using that instead of the oven, no problem!
You will need to cook these in two batches, one pound at a time.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Wrap the bacon around each piece of chicken and place half the chicken onto your air fryer basket.
Air fry for 10 minutes, check internal temperature is 165 degrees F, if not air fry for just a few minutes more.
Drizzle sugar free maple syrup over the bites if desired and air fry one minute more and enjoy!
Continue the same procedure with the rest of the chicken bites.
Both methods give you delicious bites with minimal mess.
Serving Ideas & Dipping Sauces
These are amazing on their own, but even better with a dipping sauce.
Try serving with:
- homemade ranch dressing
- blue cheese dressing
- barbecue sauce (sugar-free)
- or your favorite dipping sauce
They’re also fantastic alongside jalapeño poppers or keto sweet pepper poppers for a full game-day spread.
Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Keto Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloin boneless, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 16 ounces bacon cut in half
- 1/2 cup Monk Fruit Allulose Brown Sugar Sub
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Optional
- 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Wrap the pieces of bacon over each piece of chicken.
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Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil or you can use a cooling rack over the baking pan.
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Whisk the last 3 ingredients together in a bowl and roll each chicken bite into the mixture.
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Place chicken bites on baking pans or cooling rack over pans.
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Bake for 25- 30 minutes or until bacon is crispy to your preference. Drizzle optional sugar free maple syrup over the bites and broil for 2-3 minutes until crisp.
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Prepare my Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing to serve with.
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