Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños is made with cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika; air fry at 370°F for 15 minutes to serve 6. 185 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes with a small spoon.
- 2
Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- 3
Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
- 4
Wrap each stuffed half with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- 5
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender.
Tip: For milder heat, soak the seeded jalapeño halves in cold water for 30 minutes before stuffing. Use thin-cut bacon rather than thick-cut so it crisps up properly in the air fryer without overcooking the peppers.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~24 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños at 370°F for 15 minutes. For milder heat, soak the seeded jalapeño halves in cold water for 30 minutes before stuffing. Use thin-cut bacon rather than thick-cut so it crisps up properly in the air fryer without overcooking the peppers.
You need: 12 large jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, 12 slices thin-cut bacon, halved crosswise, toothpicks for securing. This recipe serves 6 with 185 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños takes 15 minutes total at 370°F. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 370°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 6 and takes just 15 minutes at 370°F.
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