Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon Wrapped Dates are made with Medjool dates, goat cheese, and bacon; air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes until crispy with a sweet-salty finish.
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Method
- 1
Slit each date open and remove the pit. Stuff with a small amount of goat cheese or blue cheese.
- 2
Wrap each stuffed date with half a bacon slice. Secure with a toothpick.
- 3
Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until bacon is crispy all around.
- 4
Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky salt and fresh thyme.
- 5
Serve warm. Remove toothpicks before eating.
Pro tip. Goat cheese gives a tangy contrast; blue cheese gives a bold, funky flavor — both are incredible. Use thin-cut bacon so it crisps up before the dates burn. The honey drizzle at the end takes these from great to transcendent. These disappear at parties.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 10 minutes. The same dish takes about 16 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To bring them back, air fry at 350°F for 1-2 minutes. 90 seconds is usually enough. Place on parchment if you want to catch the grease. Full reheat guide for bacon.
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