Method
The amounts listed under each step are for your servings. Numbers written in the step text are for the original 4.
Heat the air fryer to 400°F. Slit each date open along one side and pull out any pit left inside.
- 16 Medjool dates
Push about ½ teaspoon of goat cheese into each date and pinch it closed.
- 2 oz goat cheese
Wrap each date tightly in a half slice of bacon, ending seam side down. Use a toothpick if a piece won't stay put.
- 8 slices bacon
Lay the dates seam side down in the basket in one layer, not touching. Air fry for 5 minutes.
Turn them over and air fry 4 to 5 minutes more, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
Brush with the maple syrup if you like, grind over black pepper and let them cool for 2 minutes before eating. The filling is very hot.
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Tips
- Regular-cut bacon crisps in the time; thick-cut stays chewy around a date.
- Swap the goat cheese for blue cheese, cream cheese or a whole almond.
- Wrap them up to a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then air fry when guests arrive.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 370
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sugar
- 58 g
- Sodium
- 370 mg
Estimated from USDA data for 1 of 4 servings. Doesn't include salt to taste or anything listed “to serve”.
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- Air fryer Crisps without a pot of oil.
- Oil sprayer A light, even mist of oil for crisp air fryer food.
- Air fryer liners Parchment liners mean no scrubbing the basket.
- Splatter screen Keeps hot oil in the pan, not on you.
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