Description
Crunchy, smoky, tangy, and sweet—with a spicy kick—these bacon-wrapped pickle bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Air-fried to crisp perfection and basted in sticky BBQ sauce, they’re bite-sized flavor bombs perfect for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
8 slices bacon, halved
16 pickle chips
2 small jalapeños, thinly sliced into 16 slices
¼ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
Assemble the Bites: Lay a half slice of bacon flat. Place 1 pickle chip and 1 jalapeño slice on top. Wrap the bacon around both and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Air Fry – First Round: Place bites in air fryer basket. Cook at 370°F for 6–7 minutes.
Flip & Continue Cooking: Flip each bite and cook at 360°F for another 6–7 minutes.
BBQ Finish: Baste each bite with barbecue sauce. Air fry for a final 3–4 minutes until sticky and crisp.
Serve: Let cool slightly and serve with ranch dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Active Time: 20 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 110/bite
- Fat: 9g/bite
- Carbohydrates: 2g/bite
- Protein: 4g/bite