Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. These Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes are even more fun and easier to make than in the oven and get ready in less than 20 mins.
- Prep Time8minutes mins
- Cook Time15minutes mins
- CourseAppetizer
- CuisineAmerican
- Servings 8
- Calories388 kcal
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Glass bowl
- Knife
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Paper towel
- Bamboo Toothpick sticks or cocktail sticks
Ingredients:
- 32 baby potatoes
- 1 lb Thin sliced bacon (about 16 slices)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Spicy sour cream dip:
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (use less to reduce the heat)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions :
Air fryer Bacon wrapped Potatoes
Make the sauce
- Mix all the sauce ingredients together till well combined then set aside on that counter if using immediately. Put in the refrigerator if you aren’t making the potatoes immediately
Prepare the bacon:
- Cut bacon in half crosswise and set aside
Prepare potatoes:
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and dry with paper towel no need to peel.
Assemble it all:
- Wrap each baby potatoes with half a slice of bacon and secure seam with tooth picks or cocktail sticks.
- Repeat process till all potatoes have been wrapped.
- Sprinkle with black pepper if using
Air fry:
- Place 16 bacon wrapped potatoes in the air fryer basket or the amount that fits.
- Set temperature to 400°F / 204°C and bake for 13 – 15 mins flipping half way through. Let the potatoes rest for a minute in the air fryer then remove and cook second batch.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes:
- Recipe serves 8 and can easily be halved.
- Use cold bacon. It’s easier to cut cold bacon without stretching and distorting the shape.
- No need to preheat the air fryer. However start checking the second batch at 12 mins
- Do not overcrowd your basket. Cook in batches if needed. I use a 5.8qt air fryer 16 fits in mine at a time. Put whatever amount that will fit in yours without overcrowding the basket.
Nutrition:
Serving: 4Bacon wrapped potatoesCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 19.6gProtein: 22.8gFat: 23.8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1534mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 0.8gCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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How to make it in the oven:
Don’t have an air fryer yet? You can make these in the oven and here’s how.
- Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C
- Wrap potatoes with bacon and place on an un-greased baking sheet and bake for 40- 45 mins or until bacon is crispy and potatoes are fork tender and cooked through.
- Serve
Best dipping sauce and how to serve.
Serve these on the cocktail sticks with which they were cooked then choose your favorite dip. Suggestions include:
- Barbecue sauce
- Spicy Mayo (a mix of sriracha sauce and mayonnaise)
- Fry sauce (A mix of ketchup and mayonnaise)
- Spicy sour cream sauce (a mix of mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha and vinegar)
- Sour cream Chive dip
How to make the spicy sour cream dip
Mix all the ingredients needed for the sour cream dip thoroughly till well combined. Set aside in the refrigerator till ready to use. See recipe card for details.
