Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers (keto)

holding a finished jalapeno popper close up to see the texture.

These Keto Jalapeño poppers are amazing! They are so tasty and so easy to make! These are low carb, gluten free and perfect for an air fryer! These are so appetizing and fun to make I guarantee you will make these over and over again.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer jalapeno poppers, jalapeno poppers, keto jalapeno poppers, Ninja Foodi jalapeno poppers

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Mary Woita

Equipment

Ingredients

2 slices thick cut bacon
3 large jalapeños
4 ounces of cream cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese avoid using pre-shredded because of the added starches

Instructions

To make in an air fryer / Ninja Foodi

Cook the bacon until desired crispiness and then set aside to cool. Once cooled, chop up to pieces.
Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise, remove the stems and seeds.
Shred the cheddar cheese and cut up the cream cheese.
Layer the ingredients in this order: cream cheese spread evenly over the jalapenos, place the bacon over the top of the cream cheese (see note). And finally distribute the shredded cheese evenly over the bacon.
Add the poppers to the air crisp basket of the Ninja Foodi or Air Fryer on a single layer. Set the function to air crisp, 390° F. And cook for about 8 minutes.
Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before removing from the Ninja Foodi.
Serve and enjoy!

To make in the oven

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Fill each jalapeño pepper half with cream cheese, chopped bacon pieces, shredded cheddar cheese, as usual.
Place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until jalapeños are tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

Notes

You may need to press the bacon into the cream cheese a bit to prevent it from falling off.

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