The Best Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

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We serve these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers for parties, gatherings, or whenever we want something fun and delicious. They are insanely good and only require 4 ingredients, and can be made in the air fryer. You’ll be smacking your lips and reaching for more after the first taste.

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It doesn’t matter if we are watching football, having a movie night, or inviting friends over for cocktails, serving appetizers is a must. We seriously can’t get enough of these homemade jalapeno poppers.

We love to serve them with Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Smokies or Zesty Fresh Cucumber Salsa. I can’t help but think party food is the best!

Why This Recipe Works

  • Only 10 minutes prep
  • Can be cooked in 15 minutes
  • Using an air fryer makes the bacon crispy
  • They please a crowd
  • Delicious
  • Appetizer for any occasion
  • Less time consuming than grilling or baking
  • Easy cleanup

🧀 Ingredients

  • Shredded Cheese
  • Block of Cream Cheese
  • Jalapeno Peppers
  • Bacon

🥓 Directions

  1. Cut the jalapenos in half and remove seeds and membrane.
  2. Rinse under cool water and drain water or pat dry.
  3. Soften cream cheese in microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds – 1 minute. Stir well until creamy.
  4. Fill up half of the pepper with cream cheese and add shredded cheese.
  5. Wrap with 1/2 piece of bacon and place in the air fryer.
  6. Cook in air fryer for 14 minutes at 400 degrees. Cook for longer if you want the bacon more done.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

❗ Expert Tips

  • Leave a little bit of the membrane if you want them to be spicier.
  • Sprinkle the cream cheese with red pepper flakes for added heat.
  • For some extra fun flavors, use apple wood bacon or peppered bacon. YUMMY!
  • Add some dry ranch seasoning to the cream cheese for added flavor.
  • Not a fan of cheddar cheese? No problem, omit it or swap it with Pepper Jack or Colby Jack.
  • You can adjust the cooking time based on your preference. I like the cheese and bacon to get pretty dark in color.

❓ Recipe FAQs

📚 Helpful Supplies

These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are easy to make and don’t require a lot of ingredients or supplies.

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Yield: 16

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

The Best Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe - Serve these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers next time you are hosting a party or sitting around watching the big game. Your guests will devour them! #jalapenopoppers #appetizers #easy #recipe #airfryer #homefreshideas

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are going to rock your world! They are super easy to make and taste amazing. Great for watching football or hosting parties too.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package of bacon (any variety)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 block softened cream cheese
  • 8 jalapeno peppers

Instructions

Air Fryer Directions

  1. Cut the jalapenos in half and remove seeds and membrane.
  2. Rinse under cool water and drain water or pat dry.
  3. Soften cream cheese in microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds - 1 minute. Stir well until creamy.
  4. Fill up half of the pepper with cream cheese and add shredded cheese.
  5. Wrap with 1/2 piece of bacon and place in air fryer.
  6. Cook in air fryer for 14 minutes at 400 degrees. Cook for longer if you want the bacon more done.
  7. Serve and enjoy!


Grilling Instructions:

1. Follow the same preparation directions, but add them to a grill that is 350 degrees. Cook for 20 minutes or until the bacon is cooked the way you like it.

Oven Directions:

2. Layer the prepared bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes or until cooked all the way.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the cheddar cheese for pepper jack, colby jack, or omit it completely.
  • Use applewood bacon or peppered bacon for even more flavor.
  • Add a few red pepper flakes for some added heat.
  • Mix in some dry ranch dressing to the cream cheese to some added flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 154Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 232mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g

I'm not a dietician, these numbers can change based on the actual ingredients used. They are here as a guide to help you.

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