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Bacon Wrapped Pickles In Air Fryer

Name: Bacon Wrapped Pickles In Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 10 large whole pickle spears; 10 slices bacon

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: October 30, 2021

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These bacon wrapped pickles in the air fryer are salty, smoky, and irresistibly crispy in under 15 minutes. Juicy dill pickles wrapped in bacon make the ultimate low-effort snack, appetizer, or game day bite with big flavor and zero mess.

Air fryer bacon wrapped pickles cooked until crispy and golden brown

If you love bold, salty snacks that disappear fast, bacon wrapped pickles in the air fryer are about to be your new obsession.

Crunchy dill pickles wrapped in smoky bacon cook up perfectly crisp without splattering grease all over your kitchen.

This is one of those recipes that looks fancy, tastes addictive, and takes almost no effort, perfect for game day, parties, or late-night snacking when chips just won’t cut it.

Air fryer bacon wrapped pickles cooked until crispy and golden

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

Crazy good flavor combo: Salty bacon + tangy pickles is a snack that just makes sense.
Extra crispy without the mess: The air fryer does all the work, no greasy splatter required.
Perfect party food: Bite-sized, handheld, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Fast from start to finish: Ready in under 20 minutes, even on busy days.
Customizable dips: Ranch, spicy mayo, or honey mustard all play nicely here.

Ingredients Needed

Dill pickles: Tangy, crunchy pickles with bold, briny flavor.
Bacon: Smoky, salty strips that crisp beautifully

How To Make Bacon Wrapped Pickles In Air Fryer

Patting dill pickles dry with a paper towel before air frying

Step One: Pat your dill pickles dry with a paper towel.

Step Two: Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around a pickle, starting from one end and working your way to the other. Make sure the bacon overlaps slightly with each wrap to cover the pickle completely.

Wrapping a strip of bacon tightly around a dill pickle before air frying

Step Three: Use a soaked toothpick to secure the bacon at both ends. Preheat your air fryer temperature to 390 degrees F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.

Step Four: Place the bacon-wrapped pickles into the air fryer basket. Set cook time for for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and fully cooked.

Step Five: Carefully remove the hot pickles from the air fryer (they’ll be hot!) and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them as is or with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

Air fryer bacon wrapped pickles cooked until bacon is crispy and golden

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pickles Recipe Tips

Dry the pickles really well before wrapping. Wet pickles make bacon slip and steam instead of crisp. Paper towels are your best friend here.
Use thin-cut bacon for best results. Thick-cut bacon struggles to cook through before the pickles overheat.
Don’t overlap too much when wrapping. A slight overlap is perfect; too much equals chewy bacon.
Place seam-side down in the air fryer basket so the bacon stays put while cooking.
Leave space between each pickle so hot air can circulate and crisp the bacon evenly.
Flip halfway through cooking for even browning on all sides.
Add seasoning after cooking, not before. Bacon brings plenty of salt, and extra seasoning beforehand can burn.
Serve immediately. These are at their peak when hot, crispy, and slightly dangerous to your fingertips.

Storing Instructions

Refrigerator: Let leftovers cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes until the bacon crisps back up. Skip the microwave unless you enjoy limp bacon.
Freezing: Not recommended. Pickles release too much moisture once thawed and turn the bacon sad and soggy.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can wrap the pickles in bacon up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, and air fry just before serving for best texture.

Air fryer bacon wrapped pickles on a basket, crispy golden bacon with dill pickles inside, ready to serve.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pickles Recipe Faqs

Can I use any type of pickles? Dill pickle spears or whole baby dills work best. Avoid sweet pickles since they don’t pair well with bacon.

Do I need to pre-cook the bacon? No. The bacon cooks fully in the air fryer and crisps as it wraps around the pickles.

How do I keep the bacon from unwrapping? Start wrapping at one end and overlap slightly as you go. Place the seam side down in the air fryer basket to help it stay put.

Should I use thick-cut or regular bacon? Regular-cut bacon works best. Thick-cut takes longer to crisp and can leave the pickles overcooked.

Do I need to oil the air fryer basket? No oil needed. Bacon releases plenty of fat as it cooks.

Can I add seasoning? Yes. Black pepper, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning add extra flavor without overpowering the pickles.

What dipping sauces go well with these? Ranch, spicy mayo, honey mustard, or chipotle sauce are all solid choices.

Can I make these ahead of time? You can wrap the pickles ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Air fry just before serving for the best crunch.

Why are my pickles watery? They weren’t dried well enough. Pat them completely dry with paper towels before wrapping to avoid soggy bacon.

Golden, crispy bacon wrapped around dill pickles in an air fryer basket, ready to serve.

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