Air Fryer Keto Bacon Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Make delicious Keto bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers in your air fryer! This quick and easy recipe features a cheesy filling. Perfect low-carb snack.
Ingredients
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese softened, full-fat
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeños: Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon to carefully scrape out all the seeds and white membrane. This step is crucial for reducing the heat. Pat the jalapeño halves dry with a paper towel.
- Make the filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Stuff the jalapeños: Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into each hollowed-out jalapeño half, filling it generously. Ensure the filling is level with the top of the pepper.
- Wrap with bacon: Take one slice of thin-cut bacon and wrap it tightly around each stuffed jalapeño half, ensuring the bacon covers the cheese filling. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, especially if it doesn't stay in place.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Cook the poppers: Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 15 minutes, then flip each popper and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown and the jalapeños are tender.
- Serve: Carefully remove the poppers from the air fryer. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving as they will be very hot. Enjoy your delicious Keto Air Fryer Bacon Jalapeño Poppers!
Notes
For extra spice, you can leave some of the seeds in the jalapeños. To make prep easier, you can use pre-shredded cheese. Poppers are best served immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.
