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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy, cheesy, and perfectly crispy, these air fryer bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are my go-to snack for a quick and delicious bite. You’ll love them!
Servings 12 people
Calories 220kcal
Cost $12.58
Equipment
- Air fryer
- mixing bowl
- Spoon or Small Spatula
- cutting board
- knife
- toothpicks
- Basting Brush
- Cooking Spray
Ingredients
- 12 large jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and deseeded
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 slices of smoked bacon cut in half
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
PREHEAT:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
MAKE FILLING:
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
FILL AND WRAP:
- Carefully fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
GLAZE:
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
- Brush the tops with maple syrup. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
AIR FRY:
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
COOL AND SERVE:
- Once done, carefully remove the poppers from the air fryer.
- Allow them to cool slightly and remove the toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- When deseeding the jalapeño peppers, I find the easiest way is to use a spoon and just scoop out the membrane and the seeds.
- Also, I recommend using gloves for this process, as the spicy residue will be on your hands for a while.
- To soften the cream cheese, remove it from the wrapper and put on a plate. Microwave for 10 seconds intervals, until the cream cheese is easily spreadable.
- The poppers are done cooking when the bacon is crispy and the peppers have cooked and become tender. They will be extremely hot, so take care not to burn yourself when removing them and removing the toothpicks
Nutrition
Serving: 2jalapeno poppers | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.2mg