Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf — Your mouth is watering for a good meatloaf, but you don’t want to be in the kitchen for hours. Our recipe has you covered with bacon-wrapped air fryer meatloaf!

When it comes to a meal, no one wants something that is too difficult or time-consuming. This Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf will be ready in about an hour and can easily feed six people! The best part? There’s nothing complicated about this dish – all ingredients are simple ones you probably already have at home, and the air fryer cooks up this meatloaf beautifully.

If you love meatloaf and bacon in the air fryer, the recipe will not disappoint. It’s easy to make, and it’s so good, your family will be asking for seconds!

Who doesn’t love bacon? You can have your meatloaf and eat it too with this air fryer recipe. Give it a try! It’s so easy to make, and you can adapt this healthy dish to be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly. The best thing about this dish is that you don’t need any oil or butter in the cooking process.

I promise this will soon become one of your favorite Air Fryer Dinner Recipes! It makes for a quick and delicious Air Fryer Meal!

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Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

• Ground Beef
• Ground Pork
• Onions
• Bell Peppers
• Rolled Oats
• Breadcrumbs
• Eggs
• BBQ Sauce
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Bacon
• Seasonings: Salt, Black Pepper, Parsley, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder

How To Make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Add ground beef, ground pork, onions, bell peppers, and mix well in a large bowl. Fold in the BBQ sauce, eggs, oats, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, black pepper, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.

Place the combined meat into a small loaf pan (this will help the entire meatloaf cook up to perfection, using a larger loaf pan, usually ends with a raw center). Lay the bacon on the meatloaf, and set the pan into the air fryer basket or oven. Set the temperature to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 30 to 50 minutes, depending on how thick your meatloaf is. Larger pans will need a longer cooking time. For best results, baste your meatloaf with BBQ sauce as it cooks up.

Recipe Tips:

Do Not Over Mix: One of the most common errors that a cook makes is to overmix your meatloaf, which will result in a dry and dense meatloaf. Once the ingredients are mixed, stop mixing. The result will be a moist and tender air fryer meatloaf.

Bacon: I have tried placing making on the bottom of the pan to wrap your meatloaf fully, but you will end up with raw bacon on the bottom. For best results and cooked bacon, lay the bacon on top.

Pan: For best results, use a mini-loaf pan or a smaller one. Otherwise, the center may not cook up.

Making This In An Air Fryer Oven: Place the pan on the lowest tray so the meatloaf cooks up perfectly. You don’t want a burnt top and raw middle!

What is the Best Meat for Meatloaf?

Have you ever wondered what the best meat for meatloaf is? Well, wonder no more. This recipe calls for both ground beef and ground pork, but there are other options too.

You can use all ground pork since pork works well because it is both juicy and flavorful. Ground turkey can be another option if you don’t want to eat red meat or pork. And finally, veal makes an excellent choice because it has a lot of flavor and texture without being tough like beef sometimes can be. You can substitute any ground meat you want for this recipe, and it will cook up perfectly!

What Sauce To Use On Your Meatloaf:

Meatloaf is classic comfort food. It’s easy to make and can be made using ingredients you already have on hand, but it can also be quite bland. There are so many different sauces that go great with meatloaf!

Today, I used a simple bottled BBQ Sauce to elevate the flavor; this creates a juicy and tender meatloaf. You can either make your homemade BBQ sauce or use a bottled version. Remember to baste frequently to keep your meatloaf juicy!

How Long To Cook Meatloaf:

The actual time will depend on both your air fryer and what pan you are using. As I have stated, I highly recommend using mini loaf pans in your Air Fryer.

Cook your meatloaf for about 30 to 50 minutes, depending on how thick your meatloaf is. Larger pans will need a longer cooking time. For best results, baste your meatloaf with BBQ sauce as it cooks up.

If you find that your meatloaf is raw underneath the bacon, you can use foil to cover your meatloaf.

Cook until the internal temperature of your meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F.

How to Store Leftovers:

Leftover meatloaf is a delicious dish that you can store in the fridge for up to four days. If you’re anything like me, you’ll always have leftovers after making this classic comfort food.

Luckily, there are plenty of tasty ways to use leftover meatloaf, so it doesn’t go to waste! One of my favorite recipes is for Air Fryer Meatloaf Sandwiches! There is nothing better!

Can You Freeze Meatloaf?

Yes, this will make a great freezer meal (thanks to your air fryer). For best results, do not bake your meatloaf before freezing.

Prepare the recipe as directed below, wrap it tightly in saran wrap and then place it into a freezer bag. It will last for about 1 to 2 months. To use, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then cook as called for in the recipe card.

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