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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Published: Feb 10, 2023 · Modified: Jan 26, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Making these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs is a simple and quick meal that is done in less than 20 minutes. Bacon added to this recipe makes it full of flavor and enhances these meatballs!

cooked bacon wrapped meatballs on a white plate with a toothpick in them on a white plate
Table of Contents
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Why you'll love this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Ingredients
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Tools to make this easy recipe
  • How to make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Oven Directions
  • Substitutions
  • What to serve with Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • How to store
  • How to reheat
  • FAQs
  • More delicious low carb appetizers
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Did you make my air fryer keto meatball recipe or Baked Keto Meatballs 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 as you'll see in this recipe post.

The finished product was 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! They make for an easy keto appetizer!

If you're looking for more delicious keto appetizers, keto out this Sausage Cheese Dip, Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, air fryer chips and this Keto Buffalo Cauliflower.

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

  1. Follow the instructions from the keto meatball recipe to make meatballs. You can reduce the amount it makes, cook or freeze the rest.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the meatballs in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 400F. 
  4. Flip the meatballs over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160F.
all ingredients for meatballs in a bowl
Add meatball ingredients in a bowl
mixed ingredients for meatballs in a bowl with seasoning on top
Mix well and add seasonings
mixed ingredients for meatballs in a bowl with other ingredients
Add in almond flour and heavy cream
raw meatballs with bacon being wrapped around them on a white plate
Roll into balls and wrap with thin bacon
raw meatballs with bacon wrapped around them in the air fryer
Place in air fryer
cooked bacon wrapped meatballs in the air fryer
Cook for 12 minutes at 400F.

Oven Directions

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

  1. Preheat oven to 425F
  2. Bake for 15 minutes
  3. Remove meatballs and let meatballs cool slightly
bacon meatballs with a toothpick

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 or zoodles 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.

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

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

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

More delicious low carb appetizers

If you loved this delicious low carb appetizer, check out these other easy appetizers!

  • Lemon Garlic Shrimp
  • Caprese Salad
  • Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes
  • Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
Making these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs is a simple and quick meal that is done in less than 20 minutes. Bacon added to this recipe makes it full of flavor and enhances these meatballs!
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 17 minutes mins
Total Time 18 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 795 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 5 meatballs
  • 5 slices bacon thin not the thick type
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Instructions
 

  • 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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Nutrition

Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 1134mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
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