Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos are some of the best appetizers or snacks you can have. Theyāre easy to make, but above all, they have such a delicious kick that itās hard to stop at just one. All you need to make this yummy treat are fresh jalapeƱos, some bacon, and another ingredient that you probably have in your fridge.

I recommend reading this entire post before you begin preparing the recipe. However, if all you want is the list of ingredients with full directions, please either click on the jump-to-recipe button above or scroll to the bottom of this post.
Ingredients
If youāve never made these delicious spicy treats, youāll be blown away by how easy they are to make. They only have 3 essential ingredients.

Itās amazing what you can do with a slice of bacon and a handful of jalapeƱo peppers. Hereās exactly what youāll need:
- Jalapeno peppers
- Cheese cut into strips (mozzarella, cheddar cheese, or jack cheese)
- Bacon slices cut in half

That’s it! Just 3 ingredients!
You can also use a cream cheese filling. Just be careful about not overfilling the jalapeƱos, or the cream cheese will all wind up in the bottom of your air fryer basket.
Other things you might want to add are chopped green onions, cilantro, garlic powder or any fresh herbs. Donāt be afraid to experiment to make these air fryer jalapeno poppers to suit your taste.
Directions
Spray cooking oil into the bottom of your air fryer to prevent sticking. Some of the cheese is still likely to ooze out and stick a little bit. Preheat the air fryer to 375Ė F.
First, cut the jalapeƱos in half lengthwise. With a small paring knife, scoop out the seeds if you want to tone down the heat.

Secondly, cut the cheese into enough strips to fill the pepper halves. Press the cheese inside the peppers. If youāre using cream cheese or a cream cheese mixture, spoon it into the peppers. Now cut the slices of bacon in half. Wrap the bacon around each cheese-stuffed pepper.

The end of the bacon should stick to itself. However, if it doesnāt you may secure it with a toothpick.

Place poppers into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Now theyāre ready to cook.

Air fry for 18 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and brown. Check on it a couple of minutes before before that, but mine took the full 18 minutes.

Keep in mind that the type of air fryer make a difference with the cooking time. My air fryer cooks pretty hot. When I use my toaster oven that has a convection setting, it takes about 3 minutes longer.

Note: If you use thick-cut bacon, youāll want to leave them in the air fryer a minute or two longer. Keep an eye on them to make sure they donāt burn. Or you can semi-cook the bacon before you wrap the peppers.
Why Air Frying
When people ask me why I like to use an air fryer, my answer is pretty much always the same: It’s easy and fast with great results. Plus cleanup is a breeze. All I have to do is wash out the basket and tray, which only takes a couple of minutes. Whether you air fry crab cakes or making succulent air fried barbecue chicken, you’ll appreciate the ease and quickness of this cooking process.
More Bacon-Wrapped Deliciousness
One thing I’ve noticed is that wrapping almost anything in bacon makes it better. We enjoy this bacon-wrapped chicken, either for a snack or as the main dish. Another appetizer that will bring rave reviews are these bacon-wrapped potato wedges.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

These air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos are the perfect party food!
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeno peppers
- 5 ounces of cheese sliced into 10 long strips (mozzarella, cheddar, or American)
- 6 slices of bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- After cutting the cheese into 10 strips, place one strip inside each of the jalapeño halves.
- Wrap 1/2 of a slice of bacon around each pepper. The bacon should stick, but if it doesn’t, you may use a toothpick to secure it.
- Place all of the wrapped stuffed jalapeños in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 375 for 18 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and brown.
Notes
If you use thick-cut bacon, youāll want to leave them in the air fryer a minute or two longer. Keep an eye on them to make sure they donāt burn. Or you can semi-cook the bacon before you wrap the peppers.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 153Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 35mgSodium 348mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 9g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
We love stuffed jalapenos, but I’ve never thought to do them in the air fryer. I can’t wait to try this!
Hi Carlee! It’s so much easier to make them in the air fryer, and the results are amazing! Once you make them this way, you’ll never go back!
I just cooked my jalepenos i used cream cheese. it took a full 18 minutes. I love them.I grow my own peppers. going to send this recipe to my grandson.
Hi Gil. Sounds wonderful! I hope your grandson enjoys the recipe as well!