Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
Make crispy, bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers using your air fryer for a quick, lower-oil appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 24 poppers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large jalapenos
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 strips thin-cut bacon
Instructions
- Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or knife to remove the seeds and white membranes. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture evenly into each jalapeno half. Do not overfill.
- Wrap one strip of bacon around the outside of each stuffed jalapeno half, securing the filling.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. The bacon should be crisp and the cheese melted.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For less heat, remove all white pith from the inside of the jalapenos.
- If the bacon does not crisp fully, cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve with ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35