Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
Ready in about 24 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
Sweet, sticky dates wrapped in salty bacon are the ultimate sweet-savoury party bite, and the air fryer crisps the bacon while the date centres turn jammy. Stuff them with cheese for an even more decadent nibble.
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates, pitted
- 8 rashers streaky bacon, halved
- 80 g goats cheese or blue cheese (optional)
- 16 whole almonds (optional)
- Black pepper
- Cocktail sticks
Method
- 1If stuffing, tuck a little cheese or an almond into each pitted date.
- 2Wrap each date in half a rasher of bacon and secure with a cocktail stick.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F.
- 4Arrange the dates in a single layer, seam-side down.
- 5Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the bacon is crisp.
- 6Ensure the bacon is cooked through, then rest briefly and serve warm.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overcrowd or the bacon will steam instead of crisping.
- Let them cool for a minute as the date centres get very hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer bacon wrapped dates?+
Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min, flip halfway.
What cheese works best?+
Tangy goats cheese or sharp blue balances the sweetness of the dates beautifully.