Description
Delicious and spicy air fryer jalapeño poppers filled with cream cheese and topped with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed jalapeños.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Jalapeño Poppers, Appetizer, Spicy Snack