Bacon Wrapped Pickles

These Bacon Wrapped Pickles wrap tangy dill spears in smoky bacon, glaze them with BBQ sauce, and crisp them in the air fryer for the ultimate salty, crunchy game-day appetizer.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings pieces

Calories 122kcal

Author Jason Decker

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

12 dill pickle spears
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
12 slices thin sliced bacon
½ cup barbeque sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
Pat the pickles dry with paper towels and set aside.
12 dill pickle spears
Mix smoked paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a small bowl.
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Sprinkle seasoning mix over the pickles.
Wrap one piece of bacon around one pickle spear.
12 slices thin sliced bacon
Baste each pickle with barbeque sauce.
½ cup barbeque sauce
Place in the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 – 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the bacon. Cook in 2 or more batches depending on the size of the air fryer.

Notes

Pat Dry Pickles: Use a paper towel to pat the pickles dry before wrapping them in bacon to help the bacon stick better.
Use Thin Bacon: Thin sliced bacon crisps up faster and more evenly.
Adjust Seasoning: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Line Your Basket: Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Cook in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
Serve Immediately: These are best served right away while the bacon is still crispy.

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