Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapeños

Name: Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapeños
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 12 thin-cut bacon strips, halved crosswise

Jalapeño halves filled with a smoky cream cheese and cheddar mixture, wrapped in bacon, and air-fried until the cheese bubbles and the bacon crisps - a low-carb game day staple.

32 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

Tex-MexAppetizerAir FryerLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
12 thin-cut bacon strips, halved crosswise

Instructions

1

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
2

In a bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt until combined.
3

Spoon the cheese mixture into each 12 halved lengthwise, seeded jalapeños half, filling them generously. Wrap each stuffed half with one piece of 12 halved crosswise thin-cut bacon strips, securing with a toothpick if needed.
4

Arrange the stuffed jalapeños in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cheese-side up. Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5

Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving - the filling will be very hot. Remove toothpicks before eating.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapeños dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapeños keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapeños?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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