Description
Easy Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites are a crowd-pleaser appetizer that combines crispy bacon with juicy cheeseburger flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
- Wooden toothpicks
Instructions
1. 1. Combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix well.
2. 2. Shape the mixture into small burger bites, about the size of a golf ball.
3. 3. Wrap each burger bite with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. 4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
5. 5. Place the bacon-wrapped bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through.
6. 6. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, place a quarter slice of cheddar cheese on each burger bite.
7. 7. Remove the toothpicks and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or spices to personalize your dish. Dipping sauces like barbecue sauce or ranch dressing pair well with these bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg