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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Air Fryer Recipe

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These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are a quick and easy snack made in the air fryer, featuring a creamy, spicy cheese filling wrapped in perfectly crisp bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 10–12 fresh medium-sized jalapeños
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10–12 slices thin to medium-cut bacon
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: crispy fried onions for sprinkling
  • Optional: chopped cilantro or chives
  • Optional: mini sweet peppers as jalapeño substitute

Instructions

  1. Prepare the jalapeños by slicing them in half lengthwise and removing seeds and membranes. Rinse and pat dry if desired.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. Fold in chopped cilantro or chives if using.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture using a spoon or small scoop, leaving a little space to prevent spilling.
  4. Cut bacon strips in half if long. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one bacon piece, securing ends underneath.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  6. Place bacon-wrapped poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15 minutes, then check crispness. Flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes if needed until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let poppers rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Preheat the air fryer to ensure bacon crisps immediately. Use thin or medium-cut bacon for best results. Rotate or flip poppers halfway through cooking if your air fryer cooks unevenly. Avoid overcrowding the basket to maintain crispiness. For oven cooking, bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

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