Ingredients
1 package bacon strips, cut in half
32 Club Crackers
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
Ranch dressing, for dipping
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2Arrange crackers on baking sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan. Tightly wrap each cracker with bacon and place seam-side down, then top with more Parmesan. Step 3Bake until bacon is cooked through and bites are crispy, 45 to 48 minutes. Step 4Season with pepper and serve with ranch for dipping.
Step 1Sprinkle crackers with Parmesan. Tightly wrap each cracker with bacon and place seam-side down on a baking sheet, top with more Parmesan.Step 2Arrange crackers in basket of air fryer, working in single layer batches of 5 or 6 , spaced at least ¼-inch apart, as necessary to not overcrowd the basket. Cook at 350° until bacon is cooked through and bites are crispy, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.Step 3Season with pepper and serve with ranch for dipping.
A few things to note: Don’t worry if your bites come out a little cracked. That’s part of the fun, and totally normal. Plus, the bacon wrap should do its duty of holding everything together. If you’re worried about it, check back in on the bites every now and then to see how they’re coming along as they bake. As long as the bacon is cooked through, you can pull them out from the oven whenever you like. For a sweeter variation, use maple-smoked bacon and add a light drizzle of honey to your crackers, or for a spicy note, top with a dash of hot sauce. It’s your party! Make it as sweet or spicy as you like. Want more fun bacon ideas? Try out this bacon jam next! Editor’s Note: The recipe title for this dish was changed on July 9, 2020.
