Description
Make delicious, bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers in an air fryer! An air fryer makes perfectly crispy bacon in minutes. This keto recipe will make your mouth water.
Ingredients
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- 5 jalapeño peppers
- 5 slices bacon, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Colby or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to scoop out seeds and pulp.
- Spread cream cheese into each pepper half.
- Press a big pinch of shredded cheese into cream cheese.
- Cut bacon strips in half.
- Wrap each pepper half in bacon, covering the cheese.
- Sprinkle with chili powder.
- Arrange peppers in the air fryer basket. Leave room for air to circulate.
- Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- Use tongs to transfer hot jalapeños poppers to a serving plate.
Notes
- Wash your hands after handling spicy foods like jalapeños, or wear gloves.
- Use tongs to transfer hot bacon-wrapped poppers from air fryer to a serving plate.
- Reduce cook time for less crispy bacon.
- Use bacon with no sugar added.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air fryer, bacon wrapped, jalapeño poppers, keto, low carb, diabetic, appetizer, tailgate, superbowl