Easy Jalapeño Poppers (Oven or Air Fryer!)
This easy Baked Jalapeno Popper recipe is an easy and delicious appetizer recipe everyone knows and loves!!
Servings: 24 poppers
Calories: 99kcal
Ingredients
- 12 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded (or pepper jack cheese if you like extra heat)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 12 slices thin bacon
Instructions
- Prep the peppers: Slice 12 large jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix 8 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese , ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, and pepper.
- Fill the peppers: Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half.
- Wrap with bacon: Wrap each pepper with a half slice of 12 slices thin bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- Arrange poppers on the pan. Bake 22–26 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Place poppers in a single layer.
- Cook 10–13 minutes, until bacon is crisp and filling is bubbly.
Notes
Thin-cut bacon works best for crisping.
To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
Freeze unbaked poppers for quick appetizers later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popper | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.1mg
