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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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1 pound ground beef, 80/20 preferred
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1 1/2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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4 dill pickle chips, chopped
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4 ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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9 slices bacon
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or as needed for garnish
Directions
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, ketchup, mustard, and dill pickle in a bowl and mix until just combined.
Pinch 1 generous tablespoon of meat mixture and wrap around 1 cube of cheese. Roll to form a ball, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue with remaining meat mixture and cheese.
Cut bacon slices in half widthwise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise, making 4 strips from each bacon slice.
Wrap 1 bacon strip around each meatball, securing with a toothpick or pressed tightly into the meat to stay in place. Any extra strips of bacon can be used to do a second wrap on some of the meatballs.
Line the bottom of the air fryer with half of the meatballs, then fry for 6 minutes. Turn them over and fry for another six minutes. Remove and repeat with remaining meatballs.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
Cook’s Note
Because I used toothpicks, some cheese did pool out during cooking. The next morning, we put these on parchment after warming them up in the microwave a bit. We added some more cheese on top, then broiled them. Absolutely wonderful!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
586
Calories
40g
Fat
5g
Carbs
48g
Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
586
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
40g
51%
Saturated Fat
16g
82%
Cholesterol
201mg
67%
Sodium
1458mg
63%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
48g
97%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
266mg
20%
Iron
4mg
22%
Potassium
645mg
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
