Nitrate & Nitrite Free Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Total time27 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time12 min
4.8(14)
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4 servings
- 6 large jalapeños
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. While it heats, halve the jalapeños lengthwise and use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes, leaving the pepper shells intact.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and evenly combined. Fold in the crumbled bacon, if using.
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