Air Fryer Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers (Only 5 Ingredients)

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are so perfect for parties or a family game night. These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are a host’s best friend because they can be made a couple of days in advance and thrown into the air fryer right before serving. And with a combined prep and cook time just under 30 minutes, they are a no-brainer to make.

Traditional poppers are battered and deep fried, but the air fryer gets them perfectly crispy with a fraction of the fat. Add them to a keto or low-carb diet when a craving for something naughty strikes.

How to Make Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers?

Mix, stuff and air fry your way to flavor town. Follow these simple steps and get ready to sink your teeth into perfection:

• Combine cream cheese, garlic parsley salt and cheddar cheese.
• Slice jalapeños in the center and scoop out the seeds and membranes with the edge of a spoon.
• Stuff each jalapeño with cheese filling. Wrap tightly with bacon.
• Place poppers in air fryer basket.
• Air fry at 390°F for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crispy.

Serving Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect addition to any game day spread or pot luck. I like to bust them out whenever the grill is fired up or when Air Fryer Chicken Wings are on the menu. They also make for the perfect low-carb or keto-friendly meal when paired with a Garden Salad.

Making Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers in Advance

There are a few different ways you can make Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers ahead of time. Here’s how:

• Prep & Air Fryer Later – Prep your poppers and store them in an airtight container for up to three days. When you’re ready to serve, pop them in the air fryer.
• Fully Cooked – Air fry your poppers and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. Reheat them in the microwave for 45 seconds, or pop them in the air fryer for no longer than a minute to get them extra crispy.

More Air Fryer Favorites

Ahhhh, the air fryer and all it’s crispy goodness. When you’re trying to cut calories a fried food craving is bound to strike. Beat the diet blues with these awesome air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Salmon – Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The perfect salad topper or busy weeknight entrée.
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings – Chicken wings without the guilt are a game changer.
• Air Fryer Pork Chops – Serve these chops with a heaping side of mashed potatoes and roasted veggies for a simple, comforting meal.
• Air Fryer Bacon – Minimal mess and maximum crispiness.
• Air Fryer Shrimp – Perfect for tacos, po’ boys and salads. YUM!

Recipe

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

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Servings

6 servings

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Air Fryer Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers are stuffed with cheddar cheese and cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon. This quick and easy recipe makes for the perfect appetizer or protein-filled snack.

Ingredients

• 12 jalapenos
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 lb bacon (12 slices)
• 1/2 tsp garlic parsley salt, adjust to taste

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic parsley salt and cheddar cheese.
  
• Slice jalapeños in the center and clean out the seeds and membranes with a spoon or a gloved hand.
  
• Fill each jalapeño halve with the cream cheese filling. Wrap it tightly with bacon.
  
• Place poppers in an air fryer basket in one, single layer.
  
• Air fry at 390°F for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is golden and crispy.
  

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Fat 40g62%

Saturated Fat 16g80%

Cholesterol 78mg26%

Sodium 852mg36%

Potassium 260mg7%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 680IU14%

Vitamin C 33mg40%

Calcium 109mg11%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.