Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers — Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Peppers
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These peppers combine a creamy filling with bacon for a flavor combination that everyone will love. Minced jalapeño adds a kick. The full recipe and air frying instructions are available here.
Ingredients
- 1 bag mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced fine
- 8 slices bacon, each cut in half
- Toothpicks
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Steps
- 01Mix cream cheese, cheddar, and minced jalapeño.
- 02Fill each pepper half with the cheese mixture.
- 03Wrap each stuffed pepper with a half-slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
Mini sweet peppers wrapped in bacon with a spicy cream cheese filling is basically a jalapeño popper that won't destroy your mouth. The sweet pepper is the vehicle, the minced jalapeño in the filling provides controlled heat, and the bacon wrapping holds everything together while adding crunch and salt.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 02Slice the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- 03Fill each pepper half with softened cream cheese or softened cream cheese mixed with shredded cheddar and a pinch of garlic powder.
- 04Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- 05Place the stuffed peppers cheese-side up in the basket.
- 06Cook for 8 minutes until the peppers are blistered and the cheese is golden.
- 07Let cool for a few minutes before eating to avoid burning your mouth.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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