Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy, cheesy, bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers straight from the air fryer — crisp bacon, a savory pork-and-cheddar filling, and just enough heat. They're the appetizer that disappears first at every party.
The air fryer crisps the bacon and melts the filling without heating the oven or deep-frying. Serve with ranch for cooling dips.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the filling
Mix the ground pork, cheddar, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into each jalapeño half.
Wrap
Press the halves back together (or leave open-faced) and wrap each with a half-strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
Air fry
Air fry at 375°F for about 14–16 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the pork is cooked through (160°F).
- Wear gloves when seeding the jalapeños to protect your hands.
- Leave a little membrane for more heat, remove it all for mild.
- Secure the bacon with toothpicks so it doesn't unravel.
Frequently asked
How long do bacon-wrapped jalapeños take in the air fryer?
About 14–16 minutes at 375°F, until the bacon is crisp and the filling is cooked through.
How do I make them less spicy?
Remove all the seeds and the white membrane — that's where most of the heat lives.
Can I use a cream cheese filling instead?
Absolutely — cream cheese with cheddar is a classic popper filling. Skip the pork for a vegetarian version.
