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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

With only 4 ingredients, these bite-sized Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts are absolutely irresistible! The perfect Holiday appetizer that can easily be whipped up and on your table in no time at all!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating Time20 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer bacon wrapped water chestnuts, bacon wrapped water chestnuts, water chesnut recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces water chestnuts whole
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ cup sugar white
  • 8 bacon slices cut in half

Instructions

  • Marinade water chestnuts: Place the water chestnuts and soy sauce in a plastic bag or dish, and marinade for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Toss the mixture periodically to ensure an even coating. When complete, drain the liquid completely.
  • Roll and wrap: Roll each water chestnut in the sugar, and then wrap a half piece of bacon around it. Secure each one with a toothpick.
  • Air fry: Place each wrapped water chestnut in the air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer at 390°F for 8-10 minutes turning once halfway through.

Notes

  1. A serving is roughly 4 bacon wrapped water chestnuts.
  2. I recommend using thinner bacon as the water chestnuts are fairly small. However, if you only have thick cut, increase the cooking time from 8-10 minutes to 15-17 minutes.
  3. This recipe yields approximately 16 pieces based on 1 can of water chestnuts. Adjust your bacon quantity dependent on the number of chestnuts.
  4. For a richer flavor, roll in brown sugar instead of white sugar.
  5. I haven't used fresh water chestnuts but I'm sure they would work as well if available.
  6. Depending on how many you make, or if you double the recipe, make sure the air fryer is not overcrowded for best results.
  7. They are best eaten right out of the air fryer but can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Use the microwave on the reheat setting, or place them on a pan for heating in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg