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Cooked Jalapeno Poppers on a white plate ready to eat

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

Jennifer
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos are the perfect low carb finger food and appetizer for game day or family gatherings. Made with jalapeño peppers, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 pieces bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket if needed with nonstick cooking spray, olive oil, or parchment paper.
  • Slice the jalapeño peppers in half, lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop the seeds and insides of each jalapeño half and then rinse.
  • Stuff each of the peppers with cream cheese. Top the cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Wrap each half of the stuffed jalapeño peppers with slices of bacon.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeño peppers in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Air Fry the peppers at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until the cream cheese filling has melted and the bacon is crispy.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Are there flavor substitutions for jalapeno poppers?

Yes! You can add flavors to the cream cheese mixture and change things up easily. Consider adding in flavors such as onion powder, garlic powder, taco seasoning, or diced green onions.

Can I make bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers the day before?

Of course! You can follow the first few steps of making the jalapeno poppers and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to cook, remove them from the refrigerator and cook as instructed at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
NOTE: This recipe for air fryer bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers was made using the 5.8qt Cosori Air Fryer. If you're using a different type of air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time up or down a minute or two to ensure your poppers cook accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 856IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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