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    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

    Published: February 8, 2022 · Modified: March 25, 2025 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect appetizer or snack to get your next party or game day started. Jalapeño peppers are stuffed with two different kinds of cheese, seasoning and wrapped in bacon. They cook quickly in the air fryer and are ready in under 10 minutes!

    Poppers on a white plate.
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    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Air Fryer Party Recipes
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    Check out my Air Fried Pickles and my Air Fryer Pineapple Cream Cheese Wontons for more delicious game day snack recipes!

    Jalapeño poppers are wildly popular at every party I've been to. It's hard to resist these delicious cheese filled peppers, especially when they're wrapped in bacon. They go so fast, everyone will be searching for more!

    Ditch the pre-made frozen jalapeño poppers because these made from scratch jalapeño poppers are made with only 5 ingredients and take only 15 minutes to prep. They are so delicious and easy to make homemade without all the preservatives of the frozen boxed stuff.

    Poppers on a plate set on a wood table.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • One of the easiest snacks to make in the air fryer!
    • They're perfectly bite-sized and filled with cheese.
    • You’ll love how easy is it to make homemade jalapeño poppers.
    • Air frying makes this snack so much easier, and healthier!

    More "healthier" party food to try: Low Calorie Tortilla Pinwheels

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Labeled ingredients for the jalapeño poppers.
    • Jalapeño Peppers: Look for jalapeños that are a bit larger in size so you can easily stuff and wrap them. You also don't want jalapeños that curl or are shaped funny. Ones that will lay flat once they are cut in half are the best.
    • Cream Cheese: Soften the cream cheese to room temperature. You can use low-fat cream cheese here too.
    • Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar is the best!
    • Ranch Seasoning: Prepackaged ranch seasoning or a homemade ranch seasoning works.
    • Bacon: Use your favorite bacon. I just don't recommend a thick cut because it will take too long to cook. You can cut back on calories by using only half a bacon slice per popper.

    More jalapeño appetizers to try: Jalapeño Cheese Balls

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    Steps to make the jalapeño poppers.
    Steps to cook the jalapeño poppers.

    Step 1: Prep the jalapeños. Cut the jalapeños in half and scoop out the seeds and membranes. *Be careful not to rub your eyes before washing your hands*

    Step 2: Make the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses and seasoning.

    Step 3: Stuff and wrap in bacon. Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half. Wrap each half with a slice of bacon.

    Step 4: Air fry the poppers. Place the poppers in the air fryer basket and cook on 425 °F for 14-15 minutes, or until bacon is cooked to your liking. Enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

    Bite taken out of a jalapeño popper.

    Expert Tips

    • Buy large, round jalapeños that can hold a lot of the filling.
    • Chilling your jalapeño poppers for about and hour before cooking them can help prevent the filling from bubbling up and spilling out of the jalapeño. You can also make them the day before and keep them in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Not overstuffing the poppers will also prevent the filling from falling out.
    • Preheat the air fryer for a more even cook.
    • There's no need to wrap the poppers too tight with the bacon. As the bacon shrinks during cooking it will cover less of the jalapeño popper.

    Variations

    • Swap in bacon bits instead of wrapping the poppers with bacon.
    • Looking for something even healthier? Try wrapping the poppers in turkey bacon!
    • Want to bake these in the oven instead? Place the poppers on a baking sheet and bake at 375 °F for 7 minutes.
    • For a crunchier popper, sprinkle the cheese with a Panko breadcrumb/parmesan cheese mix instead of wrapping them in bacon.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Place the poppers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If layering the poppers, place some parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking together.

    Reheating: To reheat, place the jalapeño poppers on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 to 15 minutes at 350 °F. You can also reheat them in the microwave, but they will lose their crispiness.

    Freezing: You can freeze jalapeño poppers, but you will want to do it before cooking them. After you've prepped the poppers by stuffing them and wrapping them in bacon, place them in a freezer safe container or zip top bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I make jalapeño poppers ahead of time?

    Yes! Do all the prep work the night before cooking them. Keep them stored in the refrigerator in a zip top bag, or wrapped in plastic wrap. Cook them the next day when you are ready!

    Can I serve jalapeño poppers with a sauce?

    Absolutely! Ranch, BBQ sauce and cilantro lime crema are all delicious dipping sauces.

    Are jalapeño poppers spicy?

    Not really. Jalapeños are a mild pepper that become less spicy after cooking. The seeds are also scooped out and replaced with a delicious cheese filling.

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    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

    5 from 2 votes
    By Kate
    Air fryer bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer or snack to get your next party or game day started. They cook quickly in the air fryer and are ready in under 10 minutes!
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    Prep 15 minutes mins
    Cook 8 minutes mins
    Total 8 minutes mins
    Servings 10 Servings
    Calories 120kcal
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    Special Equipment

    • Power Air Fryer XL
    • Cutting Boards
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 jalapeño peppers
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
    • 10 slices bacon

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the jalapeños in half and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses and seasoning.
    • Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half. Wrap each half with a slice of bacon.
    • Place the poppers in the air fryer basket and cook on 380° for 8 minutes, or until bacon is cooked to your liking. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use thin cut bacon for a crispier cooked bacon. You can also use half a slice per popper for less calories.
    • Use reduced fat cream cheese for lower calories.
    • Different air fryer brands may cook at different rates, so be sure to keep on eye on food.
    • Chilling your jalapeño poppers for about and hour before cooking them can help prevent the filling from bubbling up and spilling out of the jalapeño. You can also make them the day before and keep them in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Storing: Place the poppers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If layering the poppers, place some parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking together.
    • Reheating: place the jalapeño poppers on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 to 15 minutes at 350 °F. You can also reheat them in the microwave, but they will lose their crispiness.
    • Freezing: You can freeze jalapeño poppers, but you will want to do it before cooking them. After you’ve prepped the poppers by stuffing them and wrapping them in bacon, place them in a freezer safe container or zip top bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 424mgSugar: 2g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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