Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

These air fryer bacon wrapped dates are impressive yet simple finger food that is incredibly quick to make. 

The combination of sweet and chewy Medjool dates, creamy goat's cheese, and crisp, salty bacon make these air fryer bacon wrapped dates a treat in taste and texture. You’ll love the way the textures and flavors complement one another.

Making bacon wrapped dates in air fryer only takes around 15 minutes, so this easy and delicious appetizer is an excellent option for hosts who don’t want to spend the whole night in the kitchen!

In addition, air frying gives your dates a soft texture while crisping the bacon for a texture combination that’s out of this world.

You’ll create the caramelized finish on these bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese by brushing the outside with maple or agave before air frying.

You’ll love how the sweet and salty tastes mingle with one another for a finished flavor that you won’t get enough of!

Ingredients you’ll need to make bacon wrapped dates

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Medjool dates (pitted). Use either dried or fresh dates for this recipe. You can buy dried Medjool dates all year round, but fresh dates are at their best from November to January, making this bacon wrapped dates recipe terrific as an appetizer for your holiday get-together!

Soft cheese. I recommend using goat's cheese, brie, or mascarpone to make dates with goat cheese as the delicate flavor works well, and it’s easier to stuff the dates with a softer cheese.

Thin bacon slices (cut in half). Thin bacon is best for bacon wrapped dates because it will go crispier quickly. You can use either smoked or unsmoked bacon, depending on your preference. Prosciutto also works well. 

Honey, maple syrup, or agave. You can use any liquid sweetener to glaze the bacon wrapped stuffed dates before putting them in the air fryer. 

Tools used to make the recipe.

• Chef knife
• Toothpicks
• Air fryer
• Basting brush (optional)

How to make bacon wrapped dates in air fryer?

First, gently open the pitted dates stuffed with goat cheese and wrap each with a piece of half bacon slices and secure with a toothpick. 

Next, transfer the bacon wrapped dates to the air fryer basket, brush with the liquid sweetener, and air fry to 370ºF for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is crispy to your liking; turning halfway through.

Finally, remove from the basket, serve and enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Use a basting brush to coat your bacon wrapped dates in sweetener, which means more even coverage.
• The easiest way to stuff your dates is with your fingers; they are too small to do with a spoon!
• Choose the largest dates you can find, making stuffing them much easier. 

How long to cook bacon wrapped stuffed dates in air fryer

Cook bacon wrapped dates air fryer for roughly 10-12 minutes at 370°F, and ensure that you turn halfway through. 

The cooking time may vary depending on the model of the air fryer, but you can tell your dates are ready when the glazed bacon caramelizes, and the middle of the dates has gone gooey.

What to serve with bacon wrapped dates

These dates with goat cheese wrapped in bacon are a fantastic appetizer for your holiday gathering! Try serving them with your aperitif; they go particularly well with aromatic white wines like Riesling.

Other quick and easy air fryer appetizers like;

• Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Brie Cheese Bread Bowl
• Candied Pecans in Air Fryer
• Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas
• Prosciutto Wrapped Dates

More air fryer recipes to try

• Bacon wrapped Scallops in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
• Pork Tenderloin in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Cornish Hen
• Air fryer Tuna Steaks

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