Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates are a delicious and easy appetizer for parties. They’re great because they can be made ahead of time and then warmed up in the air fryer if need be. Bacon-wrapped dates also make an enjoyable snack to eat while watching sports!

Air fryer bacon-wrapped dates are the perfect appetizer for your next party. They’re sweet, salty, and spicy all in one bite! Plus, they’re super easy to make with ingredients you can find anywhere. Make these before your next get-together for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Are you tired of the same old appetizer options? Try these bacon-wrapped dates for a new twist on a classic. They are surprisingly easy to make and taste great with any wine or beer. The meaty flavor from the bacon is balanced by the sweetness of the dates, making this an appetizer that anyone can enjoy!

Dates are delicious and nutritious snacks that can be eaten independently or added to salads, oatmeal, or yogurt. They’re also perfect for appetizers with cocktails!

The salty taste of the bacon combined with the sweet flavor of the date makes this an irresistible starter. Plus, it’s easy to make and takes only 15 minutes in the air fryer!

Oh, so good!

Some of my favorite Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes are AIR FRYER CRANBERRY BRIE CANAPES, AIR FRYER PITA PIZZA, AIR FRYER CHILE RELLENO, and AIR FRYER FROZEN MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS.

What Are Dates?

Dates are one of the most common ingredients used in Middle Eastern cuisine. Dates are very nutritious and can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. They’re also an excellent source of fiber, potassium, calcium, iron, and other minerals. Dried dates can last for years without refrigeration, so they make a great long-term food storage option!

Dates have been cultivated since ancient times and were originally grown in Iraq by 4000 BC. The Romans introduced them to Europe around 300 AD, where they became popular as a healthy dessert food among the rich who could afford such luxuries.

They are sweet, chewy, and they have a rich flavor that complements many dishes. Dates can be used in desserts or eaten as a snack on their own. Today, we took a simple date and wrapped it around a bacon slice.

They are so good!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates

• Bacon
• Medjool Dates
• Optional: Goat Cheese

How To Make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates

Start by cutting the bacon strips in half. Place a date on the bacon, and wrap. Place the date wrapped in bacon on the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, for 7 minutes. (air fryer setting)

Pro Tips:

Pro Tips:

If you want to add goat cheese, cut a thin slice into the date, and use a spoon to stuff it. Then make sure that your bacon is tightly wrapped around the date so that the filling does not leak out.

You can use either goat cheese, blue cheese, or even cream cheese to fill the dates.

For best results, use thinly sliced bacon since it will have a shorter cooking time, and it will crisp up better from this recipe.

This recipe will work in any Air Fryer, Basket, or Oven style. This recipe will also work in any specialty air fryer like the Ninja Foodi, instant Pot Vortex, GoWise, Mealthy Lid, and Instant Pot Crisp Lid.

You can add sauces like BBQ sauce on top, for a sweet glaze. 

How To Make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates

Start by cutting the bacon strips in half. Place a date on the bacon, and wrap. Place the date wrapped in bacon on the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F for 7 minutes. (air fryer setting)

Pro Tips:

If you want to add goat cheese, cut a thin slice into the date, and use a spoon to stuff it. Then make sure that your bacon is tightly wrapped around the date so that the filling does not leak out.

You can use either goat cheese, blue cheese, or even cream cheese to fill the dates.

For best results, use thinly sliced bacon since it will have a shorter cooking time, and it will crisp up better from this recipe.

This recipe will work in any Air Fryer, Basket, or Oven style. This recipe will also work in any specialty air fryer like the Ninja Foodi, instant Pot Vortex, GoWise, Mealthy Lid, and Instant Pot Crisp Lid.

You can add sauces like BBQ sauce on top for a sweet glaze. 

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

This is a straightforward recipe to switch out; there are so many possibilities. Here are some great suggestions:

Cheese: The cheese variations are endless, from goat cheese, blue cheese, cream cheese to even simple mozzarella cheese.

Spanish countries serve these as tapas filled with Manchego Cheese.

Bacon: Use an applewood smoked prosciutto, or even pancetta, for this appetizer.

MAKE-AHEAD APPETIZER:

These are the best-ever bacon-wrapped cheese dates! You don’t need to wait for your next party or breakfast before snacking on these.

You can make them ahead of time, too, by filling the dates with cheese, and then wrapping them with bacon, and then putting a toothpick in the middle of them. Stick them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. And place the baking sheet into the freezer until the dates and bacon are frozen solid. Remove and place into a freezer bag.

They will last for 1 to 2 months.

You can easily cook these from frozen or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

How To Serve:

I love adding these to a charcuterie board or serve alongside with cheese as an appetizer at your next party.

Some other great recipes to serve these with for the holidays are AIR FRYER CRANBERRY BRIE CANAPES, AIR FRYER PARMESAN CRUSTED ZUCCHINI CRISPS, AIR FRYER PLANTAIN CHIPS, and AIR FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP.

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