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Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bites Air Fryer Recipe

These crispy bacon-wrapped cheese bites are a perfect fit for carnivore diet air fryer recipes, offering a rich and gooey snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 to 6-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices of bacon
  • 8 cubes of cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or any carnivore-approved hard cheese
  • 1 tbsp tallow or clarified butter for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Wrap the cheese: Wrap each cheese cube with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
  • Grease the air fryer basket with tallow or clarified butter.
  • Cook the bacon-wrapped cheese: Place bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.
  • Serve: Let cool for 1 minute before serving. Cheese will be hot and gooey.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Cheese:
  • Add cayenne pepper or paprika to the bacon before wrapping.
Garlic Butter Bites:
  • Drizzle finished bites with melted garlic butter after cooking.
Herb-Infused Cheese Bites:
  • Use herb-infused cheeses to introduce added flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalProtein: 20gFat: 25g
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