Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers (Jalapeño Recipe with Bacon)

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers (Jalapeño Recipe with Bacon)

from theslowroasteditalian.com
Snack
17 min
509 kcal / serving

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are insanely scrumptious — stuffed with melty cream cheese and cheddar, crispy bacon, and chives.

Ingredients

  • 6 largejalapeno peppers (halved and deseeded)
  • 6 ouncescream cheese (softened)
  • 8 ouncesbacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • ½ cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 ouncesdiced green chiles (drained)
  • ½ cupcracker crumbs (i use ritz)
  • 1 teaspoonmelted butter
  • 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped chives

Directions

  1. 1

    Add softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Add bacon crumbles, cheddar cheese and green chiles, then beat until well blended.

  2. 2

    Place jalapeno halves on a plate. Fill generously with cream cheese filling.

  3. 3

    Mix cracker crumbs and butter together in a shallow dish.

  4. 4

    Press each stuffed jalapeno, filling side down, firmly into cracker crumbs.

  5. 5

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

  6. 6

    Line the air fryer with a parchment paper liner, then place jalapeno halves in a single layer. onto the liner. Air fry for 6-7 minutes, or until topping is beginning to brown.

  7. 7

    Remove from the air fryer, garnish with chives, serve and enjoy!