Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

• 6 Large jalapeños (Sliced lengthwise, with seeds and veins removed)
• 1 tbsp Oil (For rubbing the jalapeños and greasing the air fryer basket)
• 8 oz Cream cheese (Softened)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Half-and-half (Use 1–2 teaspoons)
• Salt and pepper (Pinch, or to taste)
• 0.25 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (Some is used as a topping)
• 4 slices Cooked bacon (Chopped; some is used as a topping)
• 2 Green onions (Sliced)

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins. Rub the jalapeño halves with the oil, then place them in a greased air fryer basket.

2. 2

   Air fry the jalapeños at 400°F (about 205°C) for 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Let the jalapeños cool for 5 minutes, or until they can be handled safely. Place them upside down on a paper towel to drain any excess liquid or oil.

4. 4

   Mix the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Add the half-and-half and mix until the filling is creamy and smooth.

6. 6

   Stir the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped bacon into the cream cheese mixture.

7. 7

   Fill the jalapeño halves with the cream cheese mixture and return them to the air fryer basket.

8. 8

   Top the filled jalapeños with additional shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.

9. 9

   Air fry at 400°F (about 205°C) for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Top with the sliced green onions and serve.

Notes

The structured recipe yield states 12 poppers, while the page body lists a yield of 6 servings with a serving size of 1; the 12-piece yield is used here because six jalapeños are sliced lengthwise. The source does not specify how much of the listed cheddar and bacon to reserve for topping.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• low-carb
• air-fryer
• vegetarian
• game-day
• party food