Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos

Ready in about 34 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

Creamy, cheesy jalapeno poppers wrapped in crisp bacon. A crowd-pleasing party snack made easy in the air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 10 jalapenos, halved and seeded
  • 150 g cream cheese
  • 50 g grated cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 10 rashers of bacon, halved

Method

  1. 1Mix the cream cheese, cheddar and garlic powder.
  2. 2Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
  3. 3Wrap each with a half rasher of bacon and secure with a cocktail stick.
  4. 4Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
  5. 5Air fry for 12-15 minutes until the bacon is crisp.
  6. 6Cool briefly before serving.

Tips for the best results

  • Wear gloves when seeding the jalapenos.
  • Do not overfill or the cheese will bubble out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer bacon-wrapped jalapenos?+

Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 12-15 min.

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