PrintBacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy jalapeños stuffed with cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for game day or a keto-friendly snack.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 24 poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon.
- Place poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until bacon is crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes after air frying.
- Make ahead: Assemble poppers and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 35