Cheesy Ranch Pickles and Chicken Tenders Wrapped in Bacon 😋🥓🧀🐔

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Dill Pickles (cut into 1/2‑inch thick spears)
• 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix (about 1 oz)
• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, cut into 1‑inch wide strips)
• 6 sticks Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (full‑size, frozen or fresh)
• 12 slices Bacon Strips (thick‑cut preferred)
• 1 spray Olive Oil Spray (for air‑fryer basket)

Instructions

1. Marinate Pickles

   Place the pickle spears in a mixing bowl, sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over them, and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice Chicken

   Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then cut each breast into 1‑inch wide strips.

   Time: PT3M

3. Wrap Cheese, Pickle, and Chicken with Bacon

   Take one mozzarella stick, place a marinated pickle spear on top, lay a chicken strip over the pickle, then wrap two bacon strips around the assembly, overlapping slightly. Secure with a toothpick.

   Time: PT10M

4. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Air Fry Wrapped Sticks

   Arrange the wrapped sticks in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil spray. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through (at about 6 minutes).

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Rest and Serve

   Remove the toothpicks, let the sticks rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot with extra ranch dressing for dipping.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

440

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

1 g