Air Fryer Devils on Horseback (with Maple Sriracha Glaze)

Air fried devils on horseback piled onto a plate.

5 from 8 votes

Air Fryer Devils on Horseback (with Maple Sriracha Glaze)

Spice up your party with air fryer devils on horseback (bacon wrapped dates) coated in a sweet and spicy maple sriracha glaze. Air fry in just 5 minutes! Perfect for Christmas.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine British

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 69kcal

Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

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16 Cocktail Sticks
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Air Fryer

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

▢ 8 Streaky Bacon Rashers
▢ 16 Dates pitted
▢ 3 tablespoon Maple Syrup
▢ 1 tablespoon Sriracha

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F). Soak the cocktail sticks for 5 minutes in a bowl of cold water.
Cut each streaky bacon rasher in half, creating two shorter pieces of bacon.
8 Streaky Bacon Rashers
Wrap each pitted date in a piece of streaky bacon and secure it with a cocktail stick.
16 Dates
Mix together the maple syrup and sriracha sauce and brush each bacon wrapped date in the glaze.
3 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Place the devils on horseback in the air fryer basket and air fry for 5-7 minutes until the bacon is crispy.

Notes

Variations:

Before wrapping the dates in bacon, stuff them with a small piece of your favourite cheese, like blue cheese or goat cheese. The cheese will melt and create a delicious flavour combination.
Add some crunch to your devils on horseback by stuffing them with chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans, before wrapping them in bacon.
Stuff the dates with feta cheese and a sprinkle of oregano before wrapping them in bacon. Serve with a tzatziki dipping sauce on the side for a Greek style appetiser.
Use prunes or dried apricots instead of dates.

Storage:

Make-Ahead - You can prepare the devils on horseback ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you're ready to cook them. Store them in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before air frying.

Store - Once cooked, devils on horseback can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure they are completely cooled before storing them.

Reheat - In the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.

Freeze - Devils on horseback can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or plastic bag and store them in the freezer. Defrost them in the fridge before air frying or reheating.

Nutrition:

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

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