"Creative cooks have taken it upon themselves to reinvent classic recipes using the appliance, and one such take has given new life to an old favorite. Though a classic meatloaf recipe may sound like a ho-hum meal enjoyed by boomers, wrapping the comfort food in strips of bacon and setting it into the air fryer puts a whole new spin on this filling treat. Air fryer bacon-wrapped meatloaf may not have been in the minds of our ancestors, but it sure does hit the spot for a satisfying dinner."
"The history of meatloaf can be traced back to the Romans, and it was popularized on American tables during the Great Depression as a way to maximize ingredients. Wrapping ground meat in bacon that will be cooked to crispy perfection is a great way to elevate this humble dish. Although putting this recipe together will take some prep work - the air-fried meat takes over an hour to put together - slices of this savory creation are a carnivore's dream, and the recipe can be customized depending on what ingredients you have available and the kind of flavor profile desired."
"To go beyond bland, boomer-style meatloaf, think of the ground meat as a canvas for the spices and seasonings that will send your taste buds into orbit. Whether you use ground turkey mixed with mushrooms and potato chips, or ground beef flavored with barbecue sauce and herbs, the hearty combination of ingredients will be combined, shaped, and molded before getting wrapped in strips of bacon. Once fully assembled, place the bacon-wrapped meatloaf into a greased air fryer basket."
Air fryer bacon-wrapped meatloaf reinvents a comfort dish by wrapping seasoned ground meat in bacon and crisping it in an air fryer. The meatloaf tradition traces to Roman times and gained U.S. popularity during the Great Depression as an economical stretch of ingredients. The recipe requires over an hour of prep and cooking but yields savory, customizable slices. Ground meat can be mixed with additions such as mushrooms, potato chips, barbecue sauce, or herbs. The loaf cooks in its own juices inside a greased air fryer basket and is finished with a glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar.
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