Name: Keto Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded; 7.5 ounces garden vegetable cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®); 6 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was designed for its original yield. Adjusted quantities will scale automatically, though cooking times and preparation steps remain the same. Not all recipes scale perfectly.

6 jalapeo peppers, halved and seeds removed
7.5 ounces cold garden vegetable cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
6 strips of bacon, halved lengthwise

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 390F (200C).

Step 2: Fill each jalapeo half with cream cheese, smoothing it slightly to the edges.

Step 3: Wrap each filled jalapeo with a halved bacon strip. Secure the ends by tucking them under or using toothpicks.

Step 4: Arrange the jalapeo poppers in the air fryer basket. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.

Step 5: Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the bacon reaches your preferred level of crispiness.

Step 6: Keep finished poppers warm in a low-temperature oven while cooking remaining batches.

Tips

Keep cream cheese chilled until ready to use.
Experiment with different cream cheese flavors for variety.
Use regular bacon rather than thick-cut. Halving bacon strips lengthwise makes wrapping easier.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 160
Fat: 13g (17% DV)
Saturated Fat: 8g (41% DV)
Cholesterol: 38mg (13% DV)
Sodium: 424mg (18% DV)
Carbohydrates: 4g (1% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 5g (10% DV)
Vitamin C: 6mg (7% DV)
Calcium: 27mg (2% DV)
Iron: 0mg (1% DV)
Potassium: 82mg (2% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data. Consult a healthcare professional if following a restrictive diet.

Comments

Tara

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Did not change a single thing, and they were the best poppers we have ever had. Other recipes will have you cook bacon first, crumble and then mix in cream cheese mixture..... I will never do that again. So much more flavorful this way. Perfect, we loved them!

Biscotti

03/24/2021 09:39:04 PM

I did use thick bacon. I cooked them at 370 for 15 minutes. Turned out great, with crispy bacon.

MirthLeek4100

12/17/2022 08:17:11 PM

The recipe is great, but 10 minutes is too long in the air fryer. I would check them at 8 minutes and go from there.

Kellie C

06/28/2025 07:01:09 PM

The first time I made these I followed the recipe. The second time, I got adventurous and used a pineapple - jalapeño jam mixed with plain cream cheese. The sweetness of the pineapple along with the saltiness of the bacon sent these over the top. Cherry jam would also be great.

GiftedCress2881

08/01/2024 02:10:31 AM

ive been making these in the frying pan for years now but wow what a difference with the air fryer.

Debra Johnson

06/08/2024 06:21:53 PM

My new go-to recipe when I’m short on time.

Robyn Washington

05/05/2024 08:12:41 PM

Delicious 😋

CurvyVeal1689

05/04/2024 02:08:59 PM

We loved it, thank you for sharing the recipe and super easy to prepare Deli Deli

SunnyChip5501

09/07/2023 08:08:40 PM

All my cheese ran out while baking them!

trryn9

07/28/2022 03:17:12 PM

Great recipe, fast and easy. I didn't have veggie cream cheese so used herb and garlic. Also added a bit of shredded cheese to the mix. Hubby and I thought they were very tasty! Used the peppers I had picked from my garden

Ashley Rossetto

01/12/2022 03:52:55 PM

These are so simple, and so absolutely delicious! I did 390 degrees at 12 minutes, and it was perfect.

Ja9

10/06/2021 12:23:17 AM

I followed the recipe exactly and these turned out delicious. I never would have believed I could make something like this. It was super easy. I wore plastic disposable gloves while working with the jalapeños. Thank you for sharing this recipe.