Ninja Foodi Jalapeno Poppers Recipe in the Air Fryer

This Ninja Foodi jalapeno poppers recipe is so easy to make, thanks to the air fryer. With just three simple ingredients – spicy jalapenos, cream cheese filling, and crispy bacon – you can whip up a satisfying anytime snack in minutes. Ninja Foodi recipes are designed to make cooking a breeze, and this air fryer recipe is a perfect example.

Imagine biting into a perfectly cooked jalapeno pepper, its heat tempered by the cool and creamy cheese filling. The savory bacon adds a salty crunch that takes this great appetizer to the next level. Whether you’re looking for a quick game-day bite or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are sure to disappear fast.

This is one of the best air fryer beginner recipes. As a beginner, you’ll love how easy it is – no need for constant monitoring or shaking the basket. Just throw everything in and let the Ninja Foodi work its magic. This recipe is a great way to get started with your air fryer and enjoy delicious results without hassle.

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Air fryers aren’t technically fryers at all. Instead, they’re more like a mini convection oven. Inside, a heating element gets super hot, and a fan rapidly circulates that hot air around your food. This intense blast of heat cooks the food quickly and evenly, creating a crispy outside and juicy inside. Air-fried jalapeno poppers offer a healthier alternative to deep-fried versions, achieving crispy perfection with hot circulating air.

What You Need to Make Ninja Foodi Jalapeno Poppers

To make these air fryer jalapeño poppers all you need is three ingredients that you can easily grab at the local grocery store.

5 jalapeño peppers
5 -10 bacon slices
1 package cream cheese

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You will also need toothpicks to secure the bacon around the poppers.

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Try to opt for organic jalapenos and quality cuts of bacon. You can use either thin-cut bacon or thick-cut bacon. I order bacon online from small regenerative farms. You can get quality meats online and shipped to your home here: Crowd Cow.

This recipe is flexible when it comes to cream cheese. Feel free to use your favorite variety or a dairy-free alternative like I have here: cream cheese.

This recipe is designed for the Ninja Foodi air fryer, a versatile kitchen appliance that combines various cooking functions. It is an air fryer, pressure cooker, and more. If you’re interested in trying the recipe, the Ninja Foodi is readily available online and comes in different models with varying capabilities to suit your needs. This is the Foodi that I have and use for this recipe.

How to Make Ninja Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

First, preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes while you prepare the bacon-wrapped jalapenos.

Halve the jalapenos lengthwise with a sharp knife, then carefully remove the seeds and membranes.

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Do this for all of the jalapenos.

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Then, fill each of the jalapeno halves with about 1 Tbsp of cream cheese, and wrap the stuffed jalapenos with bacon. You can use a half slice of bacon per jalapeno or a full slice. This is up to you. I did a mix of both. This is why you will need to secure the bacon with a toothpick.

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The bacon will shrink while cooking and if not secured it will not stay in place. Make sure to remove the toothpick before eating to avoid choking. As an alternative, use enough bacon to comfortably wrap around the jalapeno and secure it by tucking it under itself.

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How Long to Air Fry Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Next, place the Ninja air fryer jalapeno poppers into the air fryer on the wire rack, or in the air fryer basket. Arrange them in a single layer. If you have a smaller air fryer, consider cooking the jalapeno poppers in batches. This will allow for better air circulation and ensure they all crisp up evenly.

Close the crisp lid, select the air crisp function of the Ninja Foodi, leave the temp at 390 degrees F, set the cooking time for 12-13 minutes, and select start.

Cook until the bacon is fully cooked and all fat is rendered.

As the poppers cook the bacon grease will fall to the bottom of the Foodi pot leaving you with nothing but the great flavor of a delicious low carb snack.

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Once cooked, use tongs to carefully lift the jalapeno poppers from the hot air fryer basket. Serve and enjoy.

Ninja Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

This recipe is a great air fryer appetizer and can be made in less time than it would take in the oven.

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It is a good idea to remove the toothpicks right away before serving.

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These air fryer Ninja Foodi jalapeno poppers are the perfect solution for a quick appetizer or delicious snack. With just three ingredients (jalapenos, cream cheese, and bacon), they’re incredibly easy to make and ready in under 15 minutes. The air fryer does all the work, creating crispy bacon and perfectly cooked stuffed jalapenos, all while offering a healthier alternative to deep-frying.

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Yield:
10

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
13 minutes

Total Time:
18 minutes

This Ninja Foodi jalapeno poppers recipe is so easy to make in the air fryer. Made with jalapenos, cream cheese filling, and crispy bacon.

Ingredients

5 jalapeño peppers
5 – 10 bacon slices
1 package cream cheese

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes
Cut jalapenos in half, and remove the seeds.
Fill each jalapeno half with a dollop of cream cheese
Wrap the stuffed jalapenos with bacon and secure them with a toothpick
Place bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos in the air fryer basket or on the wire rack.
Cook for 12-13 minutes until the bacon is fully cooked.
Remove the poppers from the air fryer and remove the toothpicks before serving.