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bacon wrapped dates
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates

Sweet, salty, crispy, gooey AND fast to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Tapas
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 160kcal

Equipment

  • round wooden toothpicks or short skewers

Ingredients

  • 16 pitted medjool dates
  • 8 slices thick cut bacon (1/2 piece per date)
  • 16 pickled jalpeno slices
  • 4 ounces parmigiano reggiano cheese (or similar) broken into bite sized chunks

Instructions

  • Cover the toothpicks with water and let soak for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Pit the dates, then stuff each with a piece of parmesan cheese and a jalapeno pickle slice. Cut the filling to fit as necessary. Close the date around the filling with a gentle squeeze.
  • Wrap a half slice of bacon around each date. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C on the air fry setting.
  • Arrange the dates in the basket or tray that comes with your air fryer and cook for 10 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your satisfaction. Turn the dates halfway through the cooking time.
  • Allow to rest for 5 - 10 minutes after removing from the oven to avoid mouth burns.

Notes

These are perfect to make ahead to have ready to pop into the oven when your guests arrive.
Bake in a conventional oven at the same temperature to make a larger batch. Adjust the cooking time as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1date | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g