If you love bold, smoky flavors and crispy bacon, then these Air Fryer Bacon Onion Bombs are about to become your new favorite recipe! Imagine juicy, cheesy meatballs wrapped in layers of onion and crispy bacon, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer. These little flavor bombs are the ultimate appetizer, game-day snack, or even a fun dinner idea that’s packed with savory goodness. Plus, they’re super easy to make with just a handful of ingredients!
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
- Super crispy bacon – The air fryer gives the bacon the perfect crunch without the mess of frying.
- Juicy, cheesy center – The melty cheddar inside the meatball takes these to the next level.
- So much flavor – With BBQ sauce, garlic, onion, and bacon, every bite is packed with deliciousness.
- Great for any occasion – Whether you’re making these for a party, game day, or a fun dinner, they’re always a hit!
Ingredients:
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 3/4 Cup Bread Crumbs, plain
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 TSP Salt
- 1/2 TSP Black Pepper
- 1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
- 3-4 Medium Yellow Onions
- 1 Package Bacon
- 3-4 Small Cheddar Cheese Cubes
How to Make Air Fryer Bacon Onion Bombs
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Mix together well.
- Cut the bottom and the top off of the onions. Peel the outer skin and throw it away.
- Cut the onion in half and carefully peel off the outer two layers.
- Form a meatball for each onion. Place a piece of cheddar cheese in the middle of your meatball.
- Place your meatball inside of the onion shell.
- Using toothpicks to help, wrap each onion with 3 pieces of bacon.
- AIR FRY at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Check at the 23 minute mark to make sure your bacon is not cooking too quick.
- Remove your toothpicks and ENJOY!
Air Fryer Bacon Onion Bombs
Air Fryer Bacon Onion Bombs are the ultimate air fryer recipe. A juicy meatball that is wrapped in onion, bacon and air fried till golden brown and cooked perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 3/4 Cup Bread Crumbs, plain
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 TSP Salt
- 1/2 TSP Black Pepper
- 1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
- 3–4 Medium Yellow Onions
- 1 Package Bacon
- 3–4 Small Cheddar Cheese Cubes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Mix together well.
- Cut the bottom and the top off of the onions. Peel the outer skin and throw it away..
- Cut the onion in half and carefully peel off the outer two layers.
- Form a meatball for each onion. Place a piece of cheddar cheese in the middle of your meatball.
- Place your meatball inside of the onion shell.
- Using toothpicks to help, wrap each onion with 3 pieces of bacon.
- AIR FRY at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Check at the 23 minute mark to make sure your bacon is not cooking too quick.
- Remove your toothpicks and ENJOY!
