Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Description
The recipe begins by preparing jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and seeded to reduce heat intensity. The filling combines room temperature cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese and garlic powder to create a smooth, flavorful interior. Each jalapeño half is filled with this mixture and then wrapped securely in partially sliced uncured bacon, ensuring the bacon covers the pepper completely to keep the filling contained during cooking.
In the air fryer, the poppers are cooked initially at 370°F for 15 minutes, allowing the bacon to render and start crisping. Following this, the temperature is increased to 400°F for 3-4 additional minutes to achieve a crisp, golden bacon exterior. This two-step cooking process ensures the cheese melts fully without overcooking the peppers or bacon.
Serving these jalapeño poppers warm allows the cheese filling to remain soft and gooey while enjoying the contrast of smoky bacon and mildly spicy pepper. Optional ranch dressing can be offered for dipping to complement and balance the heat from the jalapeño.
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeno pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 12 lices uncured bacon not thick cut
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ranch dressing optional, for dipping
Instructions
- Cut each jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and ribs. Be sure to wash your hands before moving on!
- Add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar and garlic powder to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Fill each jalapeño pepper half with the filling, I use a mini silicone spatula to make it easier.
- Depending on the size of your peppers, take ½-3/4 of a slice of bacon and wrap it around each pepper. Start from the bottom so you can tuck in the ends. Wrap them fairly tight and be sure you have plenty of bacon wrapped around and ending under the pepper. This will prevent the bacon from shrinking up and exposing the filling, which could ooze out.
- Set them on a wire racks of your air fryer, I put 6 on each and bake @ 370F for 15 minutes. Increase the temperature to 400F and bake for another 3-4 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.
- Serve while they are still warm, with optional ranch dressing to dip them in.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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