Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe Irresistible
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers offer a creamy cheese filling wrapped in crispy bacon. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family dinners and makes great crispy bacon appetizers with cream cheese jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 16 poppers
- Method: Air Fryer
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temp
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions sliced green only
- 8 large jalapenos halved and de-seeded
- 8 pieces bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Rinse the jalapenos, slice them in half lengthwise removing stems and seeds, and remove the white pith to reduce heat if you prefer.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions until blended.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a half slice of bacon, securing it with 1 or 2 toothpicks so it stays in place during cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and coat the basket with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the jalapeno poppers in the basket with space around each for airflow.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10 to 13 minutes until the bacon crisps and the cheese melts.
- Remove using tongs and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days
- Reheat using the air fryer or microwave
- You can omit the bacon for a vegetarian version and reduce the cooking time to about 8 minutes
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling jalapenos or wear gloves if sensitive
- Always follow your air fryer manufacturer’s instructions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 108kcal
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 144mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 36mg