Description
A savory and sweet appetizer featuring dates wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika and black pepper over the wrapped dates.
- Place the wrapped dates in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until the bacon is crispy, flipping halfway through.
- If desired, drizzle honey over the dates in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, consider adding a slice of jalapeño inside each date.
- Use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Experiment with different seasonings for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: air fryer bacon wrapped dates recipe