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Air Fryer Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Spice up your appetizer game with these savory Air Fryer Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, they're an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 halves
Calories 51 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prepare the Jalapeños:

  • Slice the fresh jalapeños in half vertically, creating 2 halves per jalapeño.
  • Carefully remove the seeds and the inner membranes of the jalapeños. If you prefer spicier poppers, save some of the seeds for later use.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  • For an extra kick of spice, add some of the saved jalapeño seeds to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.

Stuff the Jalapeños:

  • Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring that the filling is level with the top of the jalapeño.
  • Sprinkle a small amount of cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed jalapeño.

Load the Air Fryer:

  • Place the stuffed jalapeño halves in the air fryer basket. You can cluster them together to help prevent tipping.

Cooking Process:

  • Lightly spray the tops of the stuffed jalapeños with cooking oil to encourage browning.
  • Close the air fryer and set it to cook at 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

Serve Hot:

  • Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the stuffed jalapeño poppers from the air fryer.

Optional Enhancements:

  • For added flavor, consider mixing ½ teaspoon of garlic powder or 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning into the cream cheese mixture.
  • You can also reserve a few bacon crumbles to sprinkle directly on top of the poppers before serving for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 226IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.04mg
Keyword airfryer, bacon, candied jalapenos, cream, poppers, stuffed
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