Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
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4.9
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Description
The recipe starts with halving fresh jalapeños and removing their seeds and membranes to moderate the heat. A filling is made by mixing softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic parsley salt for seasoning. Each jalapeño half is generously stuffed with this cheese mixture and then wrapped tightly in bacon slices. The poppers are arranged in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow even cooking. Air frying at 390°F for 10 to 12 minutes crisps the bacon to a golden brown while heating the filling until melted and warm. The result is a balance of creamy cheese, spicy pepper, and smoky bacon with a crispy texture. The method eliminates the need for deep frying, providing a somewhat cleaner cooking process while still delivering a rich-flavored appetizer.
This snack is best served hot from the air fryer and works well as a flavorful starter or accompaniment at gatherings. Adjusting the seasoning can fine-tune the flavor profile to taste.
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños
- 4 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 lb Bacon (12 slices)
- 1/2 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic parsley salt and cheddar cheese.
- Slice jalapeños in the center and clean out the seeds and membranes with a spoon or a gloved hand.
- Fill each jalapeño halve with the cream cheese filling. Wrap it tightly with bacon.
- Place poppers in an air fryer basket in one, single layer.
- Air fry at 390°F for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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