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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

Air fryer jalapeño poppers feature jalapeño halves stuffed with a cream cheese filling & topped with bacon. Perfect for a game day party.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 Jalapeno peppers
  • 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 package, softened
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Jalapeño juice can burn your skin, so you might want to wear rubber gloves when slicing the peppers.
  2. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and clean out the seeds and white membrane.
  3. Crumble the bacon and divide it in half. Half will go in the filling, and half will go on top of the poppers.
  4. Cream the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and about half of the crumbled bacon in a medium bowl.
  5. Fill each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Put them in the air fryer basket. Keep them in a single layer, and don't overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if you need to.
  7. Sprinkle them with the rest of the crumbled bacon.
  8. Air fry at 370 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until they are hot and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving, so you don't burn your mouth.

Notes

  • Wear rubber gloves when slicing the jalapeños to prevent your hands from burning.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for the filling.
  • Larger jalapeños are easier to stuff.
  • You can make these and store them in the fridge for about 24 hours before cooking.
  • Or freeze the poppers and cook them from frozen. If cooking frozen poppers, reduce the temperature to 370 degrees F and add a few minutes to the cooking time.
  • Wear rubber gloves when slicing the jalapeños to prevent your hands from burning.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for the filling.
  • Larger jalapeños are easier to stuff.
  • You can make these and store them in the fridge for about 24 hours before cooking.
  • Or freeze the poppers and cook them from frozen. If cooking frozen poppers, reduce the temperature to 370 degrees F and add a few minutes to the cooking time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 219mg (9%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 219mg 9%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.