Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Posted on September 22, 2025

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

  • 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 12 jalapeños
  • 12 slices of bacon (halved)

**For the Oven:**

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a big bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pepper jack, and garlic. Add a pinch of salt and pepper for flavor.
  2. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and veins. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, then wrap each one with a halved slice of bacon.
  3. Arrange the wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake until the bacon turns crispy and the peppers become tender, which takes about 35 to 40 minutes.

**For the Air Fryer:**

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pepper jack, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins with a spoon. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, then wrap them with a halved slice of bacon.
  3. Working in batches, place the jalapeños in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F until the cheese is bubbly and the bacon is crispy, usually around 10 to 12 minutes. Enjoy the spicy goodness!
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