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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese – Party Appetizer Recipe

Air fryer bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese are filled with creamy goat cheese and cooked until the bacon is browned and crisp. A quick preheat and air-fryer cooking make these sweet-and-savory bites easy to prepare in batches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
resting 3 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 318
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 dates large, pitted Medjool
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 12 slices bacon regular-cut, halved crosswise
  • 24 wooden toothpicks

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Open each date along its slit.
  3. Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese.
  4. Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon.
  5. Secure each bacon-wrapped date with a toothpick.
  6. Arrange the dates in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches as needed.
  7. Cook at 375°F for 10–14 minutes, turning halfway, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
  8. Let the dates rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the neatest filling, use a small spoon to add the goat cheese without overfilling the dates. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free swap, use a soft dairy-free cheese alternative.