Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • sea salt (to taste)
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 12 strips bacon

Instruction

  • Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise, then seed them and remove any remaining white membranes to make room for the filling.
  • Set the air fryer to 400°F. Place the jalapeños in a single layer, cut-side down, in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers from the air fryer and place them on a paper towel, cut-side up. Allow to rest until they are cool enough to handle.
  • While the jalapeños are cooking, in a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, minced onion, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the cream cheese filling into the jalapeños.
  • Cut the bacon strips in half, and wrap 1 piece around each stuffed jalapeño half.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños, cut-side up, in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the bacon is crispy.