Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates Stuffed with Jalapeño-Whipped Ricotta
Stuffed dates often feature a slice of jalapeño, but that doesn’t float everyone’s boat. What we love about using our jalapeño olive oil is that it imparts a slight flavor and heat without being overpowering, making these better for a crowd of palates to please. You can make these in an air fryer or in the oven. Serves 4 to 6.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 12 Medjool dates
- 2 Tbsp ricotta
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 6 slices bacon halved lengthwise
Instructions
- Slice open the dates, lengthwise, but not totally in half. Take out the seed and discard.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta and olive oil. Add a scant teaspoon to the middle of each date and gently close the date back together.
- Wrap each date in a halved strip of bacon.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat an air fryer to 390°F for about 3 minutes. Add the bacon-wrapped dates to the basket of the fryer and cook for about 7 to 9 minutes or until the bacon is crisped all around.
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the wrapped dates in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and cook another 5 or more minutes until bacon is crisped all around.
- Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Can be served warm, room temp or chilled.
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