Description
Crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheese, made easy in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place bacon-wrapped jalapeños in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Serve with ranch or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: air fryer, bacon, jalapeños, appetizer, party food