Air Fryer Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Bacon
A delightful combination of sweet Medjool dates, creamy goat cheese, and crispy bacon, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese, room temperature
- 6 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare each date by slicing lengthwise without cutting through, and remove any remaining pits.
- Mix goat cheese with fresh herbs and black pepper until smooth.
- Fill each date with the goat cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped dates in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Rest the dates for a couple of minutes, then drizzle with honey if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
These stuffed dates are great for gatherings or a cozy night in. They can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg