Try our air fryer jalapeno poppers recipe with bacon wrapped. We prepared this recipe for people who want to make poppers in air fryer without any hassle.
Try our air fryer jalapeno poppers recipe with bacon wrapped. We prepared this recipe for people who want to make poppers in air fryer without any hassle.
Preheat the air fryer on AIRFRY to 400. Place your rack in the middle position.
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.
In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Fill each jalapeños half with the cheese mixture.
Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise and wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.
Arrange the peppers on an air fryer rack. Put them on the lowest setting and bake for 10-15 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.
Ingredients for bacon wrapped Jalapeños in air fryer
Jalapeños – You need 1 jalapeño and cut that into equal half. You can use more than one if you are making more poppers.
Cream Cheese – Get 4oz of cream cheese. You can use any kind of cream cheese you like.
Cheese – You also need a half cup of Mexican shredded cheese.
Bacon – You need 6 slices of bacon. You can use any kind of bacon. Make sure your bacon slices are thin enough.
Onion Powder – You need half teaspoon of onion powder. You can use homemade onion powder or get bottled one.
Garlic Powder – You need half teaspoon of garlic powder.
You will also need salt and pepper to taste.
These are all the ingredients you will need to make bacon wrapped jalapeños in air fryer.
How to make jalapeño poppers in air fryer?
These bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are perfect American appetizer to make in an air fryer. These are very easy to make as they take only 20 minutes from preparation to cooking.
First, cut your jalapeño pepper in equal half. Make sure you cut them lengthwise.
Then scoop out all the seeds and everything to empty them using a spoon.
Prepare a mixture in a medium sized bowl. Put all your cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in the bowl.
Fill one half with the cream cheese mixture you just prepared. Then fill the other half with the mixture.
Then, cut the slice of bacon into half. Use these bacon slices as a wrap to hold the cream cheese filling inside the jalapeños.
You can use a toothpick to hold the bacon. Some people like to use a thread for that purpose.
Place these jalapeños on air fryer rack. Use a middle position to place the rack in air fryer.
Preheat your air fryer to 400 and set it to AIRFRY.
Then put it to the lowest setting and bake for 10-15 minutes.
When the poppers turn into brown colour and look crispy they are done.
These jalapeño poppers are served immediately. Do not let them get cold or they will turn soggy and tasteless. You can enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee like a snack. Or use them as a perfect appetizer before main course.
How long do you cook jalapeño poppers in an air fryer?
The cooking time for jalapeño poppers in an air fryer should be around 10 to 15 minutes. They are done when they turn brown.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the air fryer on AIRFRY to 400. Place your rack in the middle position.
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.
In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Fill each jalapeños half with the cheese mixture.
Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise and wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.
Arrange the peppers on an air fryer rack. Put them on the lowest setting and bake for 10-15 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.
