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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Air fryer bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese are stuffed, wrapped, and cooked until the bacon is browned and crisp. Each tender Medjool date has a creamy goat cheese center and a crisp bacon coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting 3 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 2 oz goat cheese softened
For the dates
  • 12 Medjool dates large, pitted
  • 6 slices bacon thin-cut, cut in half crosswise
  • 12 wooden toothpicks

Equipment

  • 1 5- to 6-quart air fryer

Method
 

Fill and wrap
  1. Preheat a 5- to 6-quart air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Fill each pitted Medjool date with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese, taking care not to overfill it.
  3. Wrap each date with a half-slice of thin-cut bacon and secure it with a wooden toothpick.
Air-fry
  1. Arrange the dates seam-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
  2. Cook at 375°F for 10 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
  3. Transfer the dates to a paper towel-lined plate and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Take care not to overfill the dates so the goat cheese stays inside as they cook. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a pork-free option, use turkey bacon.