Servings: 8 Single Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ea Jalapeño Peppers (the bigger, the better)
- 3 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar or Cheese of Your Choice
- 1 tsp Ranch Seasoning
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- 4 slices Bacon
Instructions
- Handle jalapeños with gloves. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds and membrane with a spoon, and rinse.
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar, and seasonings in a small bowl and mix well by hand with a fork.
- Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the jalapeño halves.
- Cut the bacon slices in half longwise. Wrap each cheese-filled jalapeño with a half piece of bacon.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat Airfryer to 400 °F for 2 minutes.
- Carefully place bacon-wrapped jalapeños into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid jalapeños touching each other.
- Air fry for 9-11 minutes or until bacon reaches your desired crispness.
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 375 °F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Carefully place bacon-wrapped jalapeños onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bacon reaches your desired crispness.
Notes
It is important to wear gloves when handling the jalapeño peppers to avoid getting the capsaicin on your hands.
If you have issues with getting the bacon to stick to the jalapeño, use toothpicks to secure bacon in place.
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