Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are spicy, cheesy and crispy; air fryer cooked to melty perfection for the ultimate game day snack.
Servings: 12
Calories: 354kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 8- ounce cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise seeded and ribs removed
- 24 slices bacon can use 12 cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F (approximately 5 minutes depending on air fryer).
- Add cream cheese to a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer to become light and fluffy.
- Mix in panko and garlic powder, then cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between each jalapeño half and wrap with a piece of bacon, then secure with a toothpick (note: use a half slice of bacon if desired, or if you have smaller jalapeños).
- Place wrapped jalapenos in the air fryer for about 9 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the cheese is melty (note: if they are touching the bacon may not cook evenly, be sure not to overcrowd).
Notes
- If jalapeno peppers are smaller, use half slices of bacon
- Softening your cream cheese helps it mix more smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Toothpicks help keep the bacon in place while cooking.
- Give each popper space in the air fryer so the bacon crisps up evenly.
- Let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate for a minute or two to remove excess grease.
- When handling jalapeños, wear gloves to avoid irritation from the spicy oils.
- Prep time is based on the assumption that the next batch is being prepped while there is a batch cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.4mg
