Name: Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 Jalapeno Peppers; 8 ounces Cream Cheese; 4 ounces Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese; 2.5 ounces Bacon Bits

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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

6 Jalapeno Peppersmedium to large

8 ounces Cream Cheesesoftened

4 ounces Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheeseshredded

2 ½ ounces Bacon Bits

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 385 degrees.

Wearing food grade gloves, slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise, and remove all of the seeds.

In a medium bowl, add the rest of the ingredients, and stir to combine.

Use a spoon to stuff the mixture into the jalapenos.

Arrange jalapenos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and air fry for 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. You may have to air fry in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Remove from air fryer, and serve warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Peppers Thoroughly 💧
Pat jalapenos completely dry with paper towels before stuffing to ensure the cheese filling stays creamy and prevents excess moisture from making them soggy during air frying.
Pre-Mix Your Cheese Filling 🧀
Blend softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar at room temperature for 2-3 minutes until fully combined, creating a smooth, pipeable filling that distributes evenly into each pepper.
Freeze Before Air Frying ❄️
Refrigerate stuffed poppers for at least 30 minutes (or freeze up to 2 hours) so the cheese filling holds its shape during cooking and creates a perfectly creamy center without leaking.
Use Real Bacon and Crisp It First 🥓
Cook fresh bacon until slightly underdone, crumble it, and add after air frying rather than using pre-made bits, which allows you to control the bacon's texture and ensure it stays crispy.
Arrange Peppers Cut-Side Up 📍
Position stuffed jalapenos with the opening facing upward in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the basket so hot air circulates evenly, ensuring golden cheese and optimal browning.