Air-Fried Jalapeño Popper Bites
Air-Fried Jalapeño Popper Bites
Ingredients
- 8 jalapeños
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise
Instructions
- 1
Carefully cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes from each jalapeño half. Discard the seeds and membranes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using a small spoon or a butter knife, fill each jalapeño half with approximately 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture, mounding it slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Take one half-strip of bacon and carefully wrap it around each cheese-filled jalapeño half. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, ensuring it stays in place.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers in a single layer on the air fryer rack or basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Air fry for 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Carefully remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air-Fried Jalapeño Popper Bites
- 8 jalapeños
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise
Instructions
- 1
Carefully cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes from each jalapeño half. Discard the seeds and membranes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using a small spoon or a butter knife, fill each jalapeño half with approximately 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture, mounding it slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Take one half-strip of bacon and carefully wrap it around each cheese-filled jalapeño half. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, ensuring it stays in place.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers in a single layer on the air fryer rack or basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Air fry for 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Carefully remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375