Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Need an appetizer perfect for the game day but so easy you can whip it up for any occasion? These Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers take only 4 ingredients and 20 minutes!

Recipe Highlights

Every good party deserves a delicious platter of jalapeño poppers! And you know people love them because every time someone brings them they disappear!

Ingredient Notes

• Tiny jalapeños are harder to fill, so I suggest medium to large jalapeños for this recipe
• Regular or whipped cream cheese is fine
• Bacon need to be a thinner cut, center cut type bacon in order to cook properly in the air fryer
• If desired, you can sub prosciutto for bacon

Preparation Notes

• I like to remove the stems from the jalapeños to make them easier to eat but feel free to leave them on if you prefer the presentation
• Remove all ribs and seeds if you don’t want them to be very spicy
• Cream cheese should be a room temperature in order to mix easily
• Cut bacon in half lengthwise so that you can wrap it fully around the jalapeño halves
• Cook in single layer in air fryer basket (you can work in batches if needed)

Equipment Notes

• A 5 quart or larger air fryer is best for this recipe

Recipe Notes

• Place cream cheese mixture in plastic bag then cut tip and pipe into jalapeños for easier filling
• Feel free to switch up the flavor by swapping out the type of preserves you use
• Adjust cooking time as needed based on size of jalapenos
• Poppers are done when they are crisp tender, bacon is cooked and filling is bubbly

How To Store Leftovers

• What leftovers? 🤣 Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in microwave for a few seconds.

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• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Beer Battered Air Fryer Fried Pickles
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How To Make In The Oven

• Cook for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F on a foil lined baking sheet

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

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Need an appetizer perfect for the big game but so easy you can whip it up for any occasion? These Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers take only 4 ingredients and 20 minutes!

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:20 minutes mins

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound jalapeno peppers 5-6 peppers
• 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 6 slices center cut bacon

Instructions

• Cut off stem end of jalapeno and cut in half legnthwise
• Remove ribs and seeds using a sharp knife
• Mix together cream cheese and apricot preserves until smooth
• Place cream cheese mixture in disposable zipper bag and cut off tip
• Use bag to pipe mixture into jalapeno halves
• Cut bacon in half and wrap each cut piece around jalapeno half leaving seam on bottom
• Place in single layer in air fryer basket
• Cook at 360 degrees for 10 minutes or until jalapenos are tender and bacon is cooked

Notes

• Place cream cheese mixture in plastic bag then cut tip and pipe into jalapeños for easier filling
• Switch up the flavor!  Swap the type of preserves you use
• Adjust cooking time as needed based on size of jalapenos
• Poppers are done when they are crisp tender, bacon is cooked, and filling is bubbly 
• Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in microwave for a few seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 poppers

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Jennifer Draper