Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are filled with a cream cheese filling and wrapped in crisp bacon for the ultimate game day snack! They're so easy to make and cook up in 10 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 fresh jalapeños about medium size
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 6 slices thin cut bacon halved width-wise
- freshly chopped parsley, for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and white inner membrane. Set aside.6 fresh jalapeños
- Place the softened cream cheese, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and grated cheddar cheese in a medium bowl and stir well to combine.4 ounces cream cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Divide the mixture evenly between the (12) jalapeño pepper halves, filling them just to the top of the sides. Wrap each pepper with bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick.
- Place the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to cook them in 2 batches) and cook at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, checking for doneness after 8 minutes as all air fryer temperatures vary. Check the poppers after 5 minutes to ensure that the bacon is still securely fastened and that they haven't shifted.6 slices thin cut bacon
- Place on a serving plate and let stand 1-2 minutes until cool enough to handle. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy!freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Notes
- Pro tip: Assemble air fryer jalapeño poppers up to 2 days in advance, then wrap with bacon just before you're ready to cook them.
- Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your jalapeños.
- No air fryer? Bake the poppers in the oven at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until tender and the bacon is crisp.
- Change up your cream cheese filling with your favorite herbs, spices and grated cheese.
- Store leftover bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2poppers | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.2mg