Posted by Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Pickles. Yes, you read that right. The two most amazing foods ever invented, pickles and bacon, combined to make a mouthwatering appetizer or snack! The air fryer makes it so easy to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Complete with a Cajun ranch dipping sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 8 spears dill pickles
- 8 slices bacon
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
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Make the sauce: To a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and Cajun seasoning. Cover and store in refrigerator while you finish making the bacon wrapped pickles.
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Make the Bacon Wrapped Pickles: Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 12 minutes.
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Pat the pickle spears dry with a paper towel on all sides.
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Wrap each pickle spear in a slice of bacon.
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Place the pickles in the air fryer, in a single layer, and cook for 12 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Check on them halfway through and rotate around for even cooking if needed.
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Once done, remove the pickles from the air fryer and onto a paper towel lined plate. Let cool, then enjoy with Cajun ranch dipping sauce (or a low carb dipping sauce if you prefer).
Oven Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Pat the pickle spears dry on all sides with a paper towel.
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Wrap each pickle spear with a slice of bacon.
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Add pickles to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
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Remove from the oven. Let cool and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg