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Jalapeño Poppers with Smoky Bacon and Creamy Cheese

Spice up your appetizer platter with air-fried bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers! The perfect mix of jalapeno spice & cheesy, smoky bacon crunch
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Jalapeno, Spicy
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Jalapeño Peppers 
  • 4 Slices Bacon
  • 1 Ounce Cheddar Cheese Grated or shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
  • 4 Toothpicks
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  • Cut peppers lengthwise
    Jalapenos
  • Remove the white center of the peppers.
    Jalapenos
  • In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese.
    Cheese Filling
  • Fill each pepper half with 1/2 Tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
    Stuffed Air Fryer Poppers
  • Wrap bacon around each pepper.
    Wrapping Bacon on Jalapeno Poppers
  • Ensure the bacon remains in place by inserting a toothpick into the end and securing it to the pepper.
    Wrapping Bacon on Jalapeno Poppers
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
    Air Fryer
  • Place bacon-wrapped peppers in the air fryer.
    Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
  • Cook at 400 Degrees for 6 minutes.
    Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
  • Check the peppers to monitor their cooking progress. Cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the bacon is completely done and reaches the desired level of crispness.
    Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
  • Enjoy!!!!
    Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg