Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Did you make my air fryer keto meatball recipe?

If so, you probably have leftovers because it made 45 meatballs! I ended up wrapping some meatballs with bacon and throwing them into the air fryer.

The finished product were incredibly juicy meatballs with crispy bacon on the outside. They make for a great keto appetizer!

These bacon wrapped meatballs are perfect for a keto diet! They are high in fat and low in carbs!

cooked bacon wrapped meatballs in the air fryer

Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Keto and Low Carb recipe – only 4g of total carbs and 35g of protein for the entire recipe
Quick and simple – these bacon wrapped meatballs are done in less than 20 minutes! It has simple ingredients that you can pick up at your local grocery store too!
Great for keto appetizer – make an entire batch of bacon wrapped meatballs for your next holiday party or get together!

Ingredients

5 keto meatballs
bacon (thin not the thick type)

cooked bacon wrapped meatballs on a white plate with a toothpick in it

Tips & Tricks

To help the bacon stay on the meatballs you can use a toothpick to secure the bacon into place

While mixing the meatballs, make sure you do not over mix the mixture as it will become firmer while cooking.

Tools to make this easy recipe

I absolutely love my Cosori Air Fryer. The big air fryer basket is perfect for a bunch of different foods.

How to make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Follow the instructions from the keto meatball recipe to make meatballs. You can reduce the amount it makes, cook or freeze the rest.
Wrap each meatball in a slice of bacon, tucking the ends into the bacon to secure it in place. Transfer the bacon into the air fryer basket.
Cook the meatballs in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 400F.
Flip the meatballs over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160F.

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Oven Directions

If you do not have an air fryer you can always place these in the oven.

Preheat oven to 425F
Bake for 15 minutes
Remove meatballs and let meatballs cool slightly

Substitutions

If you do not have ground beef, a great substitution is to use ground turkey. It contains less saturated fats, but still keeping the same consistency and texture.

What to serve with Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Serve this individually as an Appetizer or make keto spaghetti and meatballs and use my spaghetti squash recipe and my keto spaghetti sauce.

Try these with some Air Fryer brussel sprouts or Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus.

How to store

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

How to reheat

Reheat meatballs in the air fryer at 390 for 2-3 minutes.

FAQs

How long do you heat up meatballs in the air fryer?

Heating up leftover meatballs is simple. Just takes 2-3 minutes at 390F

Do you have to pre-heat an air fryer for meatballs?

No, just throw them in and cook for 12 minutes at 400F. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Can I cook meatballs in my air fryer?

Absolutely, it is one of my favorite foods to cook in the air fryer.

What goes good with meatballs?

My favorite sides that go with meatballs are brussel sprouts and asparagus. Also, you can add it to your favorite low carb pasta.

What can I make with meatballs instead of pasta?

Try making spaghetti squash or low carb mashed potatoes

If you want to start a keto diet and don’t know where to start, check out my Ultimate Guide to Clean Keto. Check out my 2 week keto diet meal plans if you need some meal prep inspo! They use a bulk meal prep technique and are meant to save time and money! If you loved this recipe, sign up to my newsletter to be notified when a new recipe is released!

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