Your next party will pop off with these quick and easy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. Loaded with a cheesy cream cheese filling, they’re the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
14 poppers
Ingredients
7 large jalapeñoes
6 oz cream cheese (170 g), room temperature
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (75 g)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 strips bacon
Nutrition Info
Calories 256
Fat 20g
Carbs 1g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g
Protein 15g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
2. Step
Wearing latex gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the seeds and membrane.
3. Step
In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper with a rubber spatula. Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
4. Step
Pipe the cream cheese filling into each jalapeño half.
5. Step
Wrap each jalapeno in 1 strip of bacon.
6. Step
Working in batches, place half of the poppers in the air fryer and fry for 8–10 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Repeat with the remaining poppers.
