🥓🧅 Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Potato Rolls
Crispy, Creamy, and Totally Addictive
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 rolls):
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3 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled (Yukon Gold or Russet work well)
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1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred melty cheese)
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2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese (for creaminess)
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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10–12 slices of bacon
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Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, or chili flakes (for seasoning kick)
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Toothpicks, for securing rolls
🛠 Equipment:
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Air fryer (basket or tray-style)
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Mixing bowl
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Masher or fork
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
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Mix in cheddar, sour cream, green onions, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
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The mixture should be thick and moldable. Chill for 10 minutes if it’s too soft.
2. Shape the Rolls
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Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture.
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Roll into a small log or oval shape (about thumb-sized).
3. Wrap with Bacon
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Take one slice of bacon and wrap it around the potato log, spiraling so the whole surface is covered.
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Secure with a toothpick if needed.
4. Preheat Air Fryer
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
5. Air Fry
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Place rolls in the air fryer seam-side down, spaced slightly apart.
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Air fry for 12–15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and golden.
6. Serve
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Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
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Remove toothpicks and serve with dipping sauces like ranch, BBQ, or sour cream.
🍴 Serving Ideas:
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Great as a game-day snack or appetizer platter.
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Serve with ranch dressing, spicy ketchup, or garlic aioli.
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Add a sprinkle of chives or extra cheese on top for garnish.
❓ Q&A: Bacon-Wrapped Potato Rolls in the Air Fryer
🔸 Can I prep these ahead of time?
Yes! You can shape and wrap the rolls, then refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before air frying.
🔸 Can I use sweet potatoes?
Absolutely. Sweet potatoes work great and add a sweet-savory twist. Just reduce sour cream to avoid making the mixture too soft.
🔸 What kind of bacon works best?
Regular-cut bacon works best. Thick-cut bacon takes longer to crisp and may not wrap as tightly.
🔸 My bacon unraveled during cooking. How do I prevent that?
Use toothpicks to secure the ends, or place them seam-side down in the air fryer. As the bacon cooks, it should shrink and hold shape.
🔸 Can I bake them instead?
Yes. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. Air fryer just makes them crispier faster.
🔸 Is it okay if some cheese leaks out?
A little cheese leakage is normal and actually delicious—it forms crispy bits! Just make sure the filling is well-packed.
🧼 Cleanup Tip:
Air fryer baskets can get greasy with bacon—line the bottom (not the basket itself) with foil or parchment with holes to catch drips. Wash with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.