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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

cheesy, spicy, covered in bacon, and gluten free!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 12 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 6 each jalapenos
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 c shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 12 strips bacon thin-sliced
  • 12 toothpicks to secure bacon

Instructions
 

  • Wearing gloves, wash jalapenos. Trim off stem, cut in half lengthwise, and remove seeds and veins. Place on a paper towel to dry completely.
  • Combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until fully creamed together. Add a little bit of garlic powder if desired.
  • Spread a big spoonful (1 Tablespoon +) into each jalapeno half.
  • Wrap with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpick.
  • Arrange half of the poppers in your air fryer (or all of them, if space allows) in a single layer and cook at 370°. Check at 6 minutes. Continue another 4 minutes if they aren't crispy yet.
  • Option: Rotate out the first batch after 6 minutes. Cook the second batch for 6 minutes, and then trade again, going another 4 minutes, with each batch. This way, you are able to serve all of the poppers at once.