Air Fryer Crispy Beef Bacon Dates (Printable)

Sweet stuffed dates wrapped in crispy beef bacon, air-fried for perfect texture and balanced flavors.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 16 large Medjool dates, pitted

02 - 16 whole unsalted almonds (or substitute with walnuts or goat cheese, optional)

03 - 8 slices beef bacon, halved crosswise

04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

05 - 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling

01 - Carefully make a lengthwise slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.

02 - Insert one almond (or walnut or small spoonful of goat cheese) into the center of each date, then gently close the date around the filling.

03 - Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of beef bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.

04 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

05 - Arrange the wrapped dates in a single layer in the air fryer basket, seam side down.

06 - Air fry for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and browned.

07 - Remove dates and let cool for 2 minutes. Optionally, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

01 -

The way crispy salty beef bacon contrasts with naturally sweet dates is something you have to taste to believe
These come together in under 30 minutes but look like something from a fancy restaurant menu

02 -

Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket or the bacon will steam instead of crisp. Work in batches if needed.
The difference between good and great is turning them halfway through. Even crisping is worth that extra 30 seconds.

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Pat the bacon dry with paper towels before wrapping to get that restaurant-quality crisp
If dates feel too dry give them a 10-second steam in the microwave before stuffing