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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos are some of the best appetizers or snacks you can have. They’re easy to make, but above all, they have such a delicious kick that it’s 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.

platter of bacon wrapped jalapenos

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 you’ve never made these delicious spicy treats, you’ll be blown away by how easy they are to make. They only have 3 essential ingredients. 

using tongs to transfer jalapeno poppers from a platter to a plate

It’s amazing what you can do with a slice of bacon and a handful of jalapeƱo peppers. Here’s exactly what you’ll need:

  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Cheese cut into strips (mozzarella, cheddar cheese, or jack cheese)
  • Bacon slices cut in half
jalapeno peppers, cheese, and bacon

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. Don’t 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 375˚ 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. 

jalapenos cut in half lengthwise

Secondly, cut the cheese into enough strips to fill the pepper halves. Press the cheese inside the peppers. If you’re 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.

bacon wrapped around 2 cheese-stuffed pepper halves

The end of the bacon should stick to itself. However, if it doesn’t you may secure it with a toothpick.

plate of uncooked bacon wrapped peppers

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

bacon wrapped cheese stuffed peppers in an air fryer basket

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.

cooked jalapeno poppers in an air fryer basket

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.

3 air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos on a plate

Note: If you use thick-cut bacon, you’ll want to leave them in the air fryer a minute or two longer. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t 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.

Yield: 6 servings

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

plate of air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos

These air fryer bacon wrapped jalapenos are the perfect party food!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

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

  1. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  2. After cutting the cheese into 10 strips, place one strip inside each of the jalapeño halves.
  3. 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.
  4. Place all of the wrapped stuffed jalapeños in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry at 375 for 18 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and brown.

Notes

If you use thick-cut bacon, you’ll want to leave them in the air fryer a minute or two longer. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn. Or you can semi-cook the bacon before you wrap the peppers.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount 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.

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4 Comments

  1. We love stuffed jalapenos, but I’ve never thought to do them in the air fryer. I can’t wait to try this!

    1. 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!

  2. 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.

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