🍿 Snacks
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers in Air Fryer
Spicy jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar, wrapped in bacon, and cooked in an air fryer until crispy. A quick and savory snack.
🥘 Ingredients
jalapeño peppers — 12
cream cheese (room temperature) — 225 g (8 oz)
shredded cheddar cheese — 1/2 cup (60 g)
garlic powder — 1/4 teaspoon
onion powder — 1/8 teaspoon
bacon slices — 12
salt and pepper — to taste
👨🍳 Steps
1Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise, then remove stems, seeds, and membranes. For a spicier taste, leave some membrane intact.
2In a bowl, mix cream cheese (room temperature), shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3Using a small spoon, fill each pepper half with the cheese mixture, leveling the surface.
4Preheat the air fryer to 175°C (350°F) for about 3 minutes.
5Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.
6Wrap each stuffed pepper half with a piece of bacon, securing ends if needed.
7Place the wrapped peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.
8Cook in the air fryer at 175°C (350°F) for 14-16 minutes, or until bacon is cooked through and crispy.
9Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
🛒 Shopping List
12 jalapeños, 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp onion powder, 12 slices bacon, salt and pepper to taste