Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

These Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate appetizer recipe. You might have to make a double batch because people will be coming back for more!

Ingredients

• 6 large jalapeños
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
•  ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 Tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
• ½ pound bacon, cooked and chopped (divided use)

Instructions

1. Slice 6 large jalapeños lengthwise. Remove seeds and veins (this removes the heat). Drizzle 1 Tablespoon olive oil over jalapeno slices and rub them to thoroughly coat.
2. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick cooking spray. Place jalapeño halves into air fryer basket.
3. Air fry jalapeño halves at 400ºF for 4 minutes. (Air fryer does not need to be preheated first.) Let cool 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Place them upside down on a paper towel to drain any excess liquid or oil.
4. In a bowl, mix together 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. (You can use an electric hand mixer if you prefer).
5. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese, chopped bacon (reserving about 2 Tablespoons to top the jalapeño poppers with), and 3 Tablespoons sliced green onions.
6. Fill all jalapeño halves evenly with the cream cheese mixture. Then top jalapeños with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheeseand the reserved 2 Tablespoons chopped bacon.
7. Place all the jalapeños in an even layer inside the air fryer basket.
8. Air fry at 400ºF for 5 minutes.
9. Then serve and enjoy!