Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (Air Fryer)
These air fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate bite-sized appetizer with a crispy bacon outside, creamy cheesy filling, and spicy kick.
Servings: 12
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
filing
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 tablesoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
assembly
- 12 jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
- 12 strips thinly sliced bacon cut in half crosswise
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380˚F, if needed.
- Place cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix together until completely combined.
- Scoop mixture into each jalapeño cavity until filled (can use a piping bag to make it easier to fill, but not necessary).
- Carefully wrap each filled jalapeño with a single layer of bacon, slightly overlapping as it’s wrapped.
- Spray air fryer basket with high heat cooking spray and place half of the jalapeño poppers into the air fryer, making sure they aren’t touching one another.
- Air fry for 13 to 15 minutes or until bacon has crisped.
- Remove from air fryer and cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
**Each serving is = to 2 jalapeno poppers**
Tips and Tricks for the Best Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Use gloves when slicing and deseeding the jalapeño peppers to prevent the oils from lingering on your hands. Even after washing your hands, oils can remain, burning your face or eyes if touched.
To prevent the cheesy filling from spilling out and making a mess, don't overfill the peppers. A little bit goes a long way.
Wrap the bacon securely, but not too tightly. As bacon cooks, it shrinks, so you'l want to leave a small amount of slack to prevent them from cooking too tightly and sliding off the poppers.
To prevent the bacon from unwrapping, use toothpicks to fasten each bacon strip down to the jalapeño popper. This gives the jalapeño poppers a cleaner, more wrapped appearance.
Cook in batches if needed to prevent the poppers from touching each other. The bacon will cook together if they're in contact, so make sure you leave a half-inch to an inch of space between each.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.2mg