Crispy Beef Bacon Dates (Printable View)

Sweet dates filled with almonds and wrapped in crispy beef bacon, air-fried to golden perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dates

01 - 16 large Medjool dates, pitted

→ Filling

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

→ Bacon

03 - 8 slices beef bacon, halved crosswise

→ Optional Garnish

04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling

# Cooking Steps:

01 - 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 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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo is absolutely addictive and impossible to resist
  • They come together in just 25 minutes but look and taste like you spent hours
  • Each bite delivers that perfect crunch followed by chewy sweet date goodness
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the bacon will steam instead of crisp
  • The toothpicks help but if they are secure enough you can skip them for easier eating
  • Letting them cool for those 2 minutes makes all the difference for texture
03 -
  • Pat the bacon dry with paper towels before wrapping for extra crispy results
  • If the bacon is not crisping enough give them 2 more minutes but watch closely

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