Best 4 Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Recipes

In this article, we present a delectable recipe for "Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf," a mouthwatering dish that combines the classic flavors of meatloaf with the crispy goodness of bacon. If you're looking for an easy-to-make yet impressive meal that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where juicy ground beef, savory seasonings, and crispy bacon come together in perfect harmony, resulting in an exceptional dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER MEATLOAF

Air Fryer Meatloaf image

If you have an air fryer, try this simple recipe for meatloaf in under 1 hour.

Provided by aigerekairfryer

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 392 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Knead and mix thoroughly.
Transfer beef mixture to a baking pan and smooth the top. Press mushrooms into the top and coat with olive oil. Place the pan into the air fryer basket and slide into the air fryer.
Set air fryer timer for 25 minutes and roast meatloaf until nicely browned.
Let meatloaf rest at least 10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 125.5 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 706.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF

Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf image

This bacon wrapped meatloaf is made with a blend of pork and beef and cooked in the classic loaf fashion. It's very meaty and a great family dinner.

Provided by Tom Judd

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork sausage
1 sleeve crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
⅔ cup ketchup
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 slices thick-cut bacon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) .
Combine ground beef, ground sausage, crushed crackers, ketchup, onion, eggs, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl until mixed thoroughly, using your hands for best results. Form mixture into a loaf shape.
Weave strips of bacon into a basket weave pattern. Place meatloaf in the center and carefully lift and transfer to a loaf pan, so bacon is on the bottom and sides of the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow to sit for 5 minutes before carefully flipping onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 149.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1112.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

AIR-FRYER MEAT LOAF

Air-Fryer Meat Loaf image

If you're looking for a hearty meal perfect for two, then look no further. This air-fryer meat loaf cooks quickly. Plus, it's easy to double for sandwiches the next day. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 mini meat loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup crushed saltines
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg. Add the milk, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Preheat air fryer to 325°. Shape into 2 loaves; place in greased air fryer. Cook 20 minutes., Meanwhile, combine ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; spoon over meat loaves. Cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEATLOAF WRAPPED IN BACON RECIPE BY TASTY

Meatloaf Wrapped In Bacon Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: grass-fed ground beef, smoky bacon, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, large white onion, carrot, italian seasoning, worcestershire sauce, beef broth, heaping tomato paste, sea salt, pepper, dijon mustard, italian style breadcrumbs, egg, fresh parsley, ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne powder, paprika, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper

Provided by Jennifer Stalcup

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 lb grass-fed ground beef
6 strips smoky bacon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ large white onion, minced
1 ½ tablespoons carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons beef broth
1 tablespoon heaping tomato paste, or marinara sauce
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ cup italian style breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°
In a medium saute pan, heat the extra olive oil on med-high. Add garlic, onion, and carrot in oil and cook for 8-10 min or until soft.
Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste,
Now goes in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and beef broth. Mix well and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl mix the grass-fed beef, onion mixture, bread crumbs and egg.
Lay out the bacon strips, barely overlapping each other
Form the meat into a rectangle loaf to fit the bacon. Now wrap one side with the bacon then the other. You want them to slightly overlap each other.
Move to a cooking sheet with a rack. Place seam-side down.
Bake for 30 minutes. While the loaf is cooking, whisk all the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
After 30 minutes up, turn the oven temp to 450°. Cook for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, brush on ¾ of the glaze around the whole meatloaf.
Bake for 10 - 15 minutes more or until the internal temp is 160°.
Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes.
Slice, and brush the remaining glaze on top if desired.
ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 14 grams

Tips:

Use high-quality ground beef for the best results. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
Season the ground beef generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to flavor the meatloaf throughout.
Add some moisture to the meatloaf mixture. This can be done by adding eggs, bread crumbs, or milk. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and juicy.
Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and wrap it tightly with bacon. This will help to keep the meatloaf together and add flavor.
Cook the meatloaf in a preheated air fryer until it is cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the meatloaf.
Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Air fryer bacon-wrapped meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. With the tips above, you can make sure that your air fryer bacon-wrapped meatloaf turns out perfect every time.