Bacon Rice Paper Rolls | 15-Minute Air Fryer Beer Snack

Ever have one of those days when a cold can of beer sounded perfect after work? When making an elaborate snack felt like too much effort and ordering delivery seemed unnecessary, these Bacon Rice Paper Rolls came in handy. They turned out crispy on the outside, savory on the inside, and incredibly easy to make!

🛒 Diving into Simple Ingredients For a Quick Snack

The ingredient list was almost embarrassingly short. The whole recipe took about 15 minutes to make!

Rice paper: Round sheets worked too, but I used square rice paper because it was easier to roll.

3 strips of bacon: The key ingredient that brought all the savory flavor.

Sweet chili sauce: Fried snacks and chili sauce just go together. (I highly recommended Vivid Kitchen’s low-sugar chili sauce.)

Drink: A cold beer or cola. I paired mine with zero cola in the photo, but it would’ve matched amazingly well with beer.

🍳 Making Bacon Rice Paper Rolls Step by Step

Step 1. Cutting the ingredients

I first lined up three strips of bacon on a cutting board and chopped them into bite-sized pieces. Since my bacon was thick-cut, I divided each strip into about five pieces, but you could cut them larger if you preferred.

Step 2. Rolling them up with rice paper

I briefly soaked the rice paper in lukewarm water until it softened, then spread it out on the cutting board. After placing the bacon pieces on top, I rolled everything up tightly, almost like making mini kimbap rolls.

The overlapping sections of rice paper became incredibly crispy during cooking, so wrapping everything snugly without gaps was the key. Seeing the pink bacon show through the translucent wrapper already made them look delicious.

Step 3. Air frying

I lined the basket with air fryer parchment paper and arranged the rolls with enough space between them so they wouldn’t stick together.

I cooked them at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes. Depending on your air fryer and how crispy you wanted them, you could adjust the time as needed. While they cooked, the bacon fat rendered out and filled the house with a rich, savory aroma. Even before tasting them, I already knew they’d be good.

😋 Savoring Bacon Rice Paper Rolls With Sweet Chili Sauce

They were finally done! I plated them nicely and added a generous squeeze of sweet chili sauce on the side for the perfect late-night snack setup.

The first bite delivered an incredibly loud crunch. The chewy rice paper had transformed in the air fryer into something that felt like a thin, crispy fried coating.

At the same time, the bacon’s salty, juicy flavor stayed locked inside, making every bite more addictive whether I paired it with cola or beer.

Dipping the salty bacon into the sweet and spicy chili sauce created that perfect sweet-and-savory balance.

They worked brilliantly as a beer snack.

💭 Wrapping Up With Easy Air Fryer Ideas

This time, I only had bacon in the fridge, so I didn’t add any extra fillings. Next time, I’d like to roll in some string cheese as well. I think the stretchy melted cheese would make them even more flavorful.

The ingredients were simple and the process wasn’t complicated, making this a great recipe for weekend evenings or late-night cravings. If you’ve got leftover rice paper sitting around and aren’t sure what to do with it, try wrapping up some bacon and popping it into the air fryer tonight.