Yields10 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients

 5 Jalapeno Peppers
 ½ cup Cream Cheese, softened
 ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
 ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Black Pepper
 ¼ tsp Paprika

Method

1

Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise, removing all the seeds. Set aside.

2

In a small mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and shredded cheese until smooth.

3

Stuff each halved jalapeño with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture, then wrap each one with a slice of bacon.

You have the option to cook these either in the air fryer or in the oven:
4

Air Fryer instructions: Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers evenly in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in two batches or layers, depending on the air fryer's size. Air fry at 190°C for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese becomes golden brown, and the bacon turns crispy.

5

Oven bake instructions: Arrange the jalapeño poppers evenly on a large baking pan and bake in a preheated 200°C oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Ingredients

 5 Jalapeno Peppers
 ½ cup Cream Cheese, softened
 ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
 ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Black Pepper
 ¼ tsp Paprika

Directions

1

Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise, removing all the seeds. Set aside.

2

In a small mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and shredded cheese until smooth.

3

Stuff each halved jalapeño with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture, then wrap each one with a slice of bacon.

You have the option to cook these either in the air fryer or in the oven:
4

Air Fryer instructions: Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers evenly in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in two batches or layers, depending on the air fryer's size. Air fry at 190°C for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese becomes golden brown, and the bacon turns crispy.

5

Oven bake instructions: Arrange the jalapeño poppers evenly on a large baking pan and bake in a preheated 200°C oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers