Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Description
If you love bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, you're going to love this air fryer version! Not only does it cook up faster than the oven version, but it's also a lot healthier. Plus, the bacon grease doesn't drip all over the place. Win-win! Give this easy recipe a try next time you're looking for a quick and tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces water chestnuts, drained
- 16 slices bacon, Cut in half
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup honey, optional for serving
Instructions
- Cut each bacon strip in half. Then, place your bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well, then drizzle the sauce over the bacon.
- Drain the water chestnuts fully. You can leave the drained water chestnuts on a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- Place a water chestnut on the end of the bacon strip, then roll the bacon around the water chestnuts. Use a toothpick (soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring)
- Set the water chestnuts into the air fryer basket in a single layer, and set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F for a cook time of 8-10 minutes. For best results, flip them halfway during the cooking process.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey, or sriracha sauce.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Toothpicks, soak in water for 30 minutes
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg