Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe
These air fryer bacon wrapped water chestnuts are one of my favorite go-to appetizers. They’re super simple to whip up, and the combination of crunchy water chestnuts wrapped in crispy bacon is hard to resist.
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This recipe delivers every time, whether you’re hosting a party, prepping for game day, or just craving a fun snack. Plus, with just two main ingredients, it’s as easy as it gets—minimal prep, maximum taste.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts in an Air Fryer
Here are the ingredients you need to make this air fryer bacon wrapped water chestnuts, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon, cut in half
- 2 – 5 oz cans water chestnuts
1. Preheat your air fryer to 385°F. Preheating ensures that the bacon cooks evenly and crisps up perfectly right from the start.
2. Take your bacon slices and cut each one in half to create smaller strips. These shorter pieces are the perfect size for wrapping around the water chestnuts.
3. Place a single water chestnut at one end of a halved bacon slice. Roll the bacon tightly around the water chestnut, making sure the edges overlap slightly to hold everything in place
4. Once rolled, insert a toothpick through the bacon and water chestnut to keep the wrap secure during cooking. This also makes them easier to serve as bite-sized appetizers.
5. Place the bacon wrapped water chestnuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Be careful not to overcrowd them, as this could prevent the bacon from crisping evenly.
6. Cook at 385°F for 15–20 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket every 4–5 minutes to ensure even cooking and to prevent the bacon from sticking. Keep an eye on them, as cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer model and how crispy you like your bacon.
7. Once the bacon is golden and crisp to your liking, remove the water chestnuts from the air fryer. Be cautious—they’ll be very hot!
8. Transfer the bacon wrapped water chestnuts to a serving plate and let them cool slightly before serving. These are best enjoyed warm, straight out of the air fryer, but they’re still delicious at room temperature.
There’s something so satisfying about the combination of crispy bacon and crunchy water chestnuts. These air fryer bacon wrapped water chestnuts are proof that sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. They come out perfectly crispy and delicious every time, and the air fryer makes the process so quick and hassle-free. Give this recipe a try, and let me know how it goes!
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon cut in half
- 2 – 5 oz cans water chestnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F. Preheating ensures that the bacon cooks evenly and crisps up perfectly right from the start.
- Take your bacon slices and cut each one in half to create smaller strips. These shorter pieces are the perfect size for wrapping around the water chestnuts.
- Place a single water chestnut at one end of a halved bacon slice. Roll the bacon tightly around the water chestnut, making sure the edges overlap slightly to hold everything in place.
- Once rolled, insert a toothpick through the bacon and water chestnut to keep the wrap secure during cooking. This also makes them easier to serve as bite-sized appetizers.
- Place the bacon wrapped water chestnuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Be careful not to overcrowd them, as this could prevent the bacon from crisping evenly.
- Cook at 385°F for 15–20 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket every 4–5 minutes to ensure even cooking and to prevent the bacon from sticking. Keep an eye on them, as cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer model and how crispy you like your bacon.
- Once the bacon is golden and crisp to your liking, remove the water chestnuts from the air fryer. Be cautious—they’ll be very hot!
- Transfer the bacon wrapped water chestnuts to a serving plate and let them cool slightly before serving. These are best enjoyed warm, straight out of the air fryer, but they’re still delicious at room temperature.
