Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These crispy air fryer bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are a quick and easy snack that combines smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños, and creamy cheese filling, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 medium fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 to 12 slices thin-cut bacon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and dry jalapeños. Cut each in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, smoothing the top without overflowing.
- Cut bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a piece of bacon, spiraling up to cover the filling. Press gently to secure; use toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place bacon-wrapped poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between them.
- Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Preheat the air fryer for even cooking and crisp bacon. Use thin-cut bacon for best results. Flip poppers halfway through cooking. Avoid overfilling jalapeños to prevent cheese leakage. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to maintain crispiness. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon wrapped jala
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
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