Bacon wrapped goat cheese stuffed dates in the air fryer are the quick and easy holiday appetizer your menu needs! Just 3 ingredients and about 20 minutes and you'll have the best holiday bite that mixes sweet and savory perfectly!
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Air fryer appetizers are the key to an easy holiday spread. Not only do they make cooking easy, but they also taste incredible and have great texture.
These bacon wrapped goat cheese dates are a must-have on your holiday appetizer table. Pair them with our air fryer brie, goat cheese crostini and a charcuterie board and you will be well on your way to an awesome party!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These stuffed dates taste great hot or at room temperature making them the best appetizer for holiday gatherings and buffets at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Quick and easy party appetizer you can prep and cook in just about 20 minutes.
- Delicious flavor combination of both sweet and savory.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Cheese: Ricotta, mascarpone or blue cheese also work to swap. You can even use tofu! Select any cheese flavor you like - plain, honey or herbed all work.
- Bacon: I recommend thin sliced bacon for these goat cheese stuffed dates so that they cook quicker and more evenly. You could also use prosciutto if you prefer - that's what I used in my air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus!
- Dates: I recommend Medjool dates for this recipe.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Use a small knife to cut a slit in the dates. Remove the pit and discard.
- Spread cheese in the inside of the date.
- Cut a piece of bacon in half and wrap it around the date. You can use a toothpick to secure but it is not necessary.
- Air fry at 360F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Expert Tips
- Add in some chopped nuts like pistachios, pecans, walnuts or almonds to the cheese for an added layer of flavor and crunch.
- Drizzle on some honey for some extra sweetness, some balsamic reduction or glaze or some basil for a fresh element.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: reheat by air frying at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe FAQs
Dates pair perfectly with goat cheese. You can also use mascarpone, blue cheese or ricotta.
Soft cheeses are the perfect inside for dates. You can also stuff them with nuts.
Reheat by air frying at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Equipment
Ingredients
- 18 medium dates
- 9 slices bacon
- 4 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Use a small knife to cut a slit in the dates. Remove the pit and discard.
- Spread goat cheese in the inside of the date.
- Cut a piece of bacon in half and wrap it around the date. You can use a toothpick to secure but it is not necessary.
- Air fry at 360F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
- Add in some chopped nuts like pistachios, pecans, walnuts or almonds to the goat cheese for an added layer of flavor and crunch.
- Drizzle on some honey for some extra sweetness, some balsamic reduction or glaze or some basil for a fresh element.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: reheat by air frying at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
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