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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Easy Honey Sriracha Recipe

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Crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers cooked in an air fryer and drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce. A quick, easy, and addictive snack perfect for game days and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized fresh jalapeños
  • 12 thin-cut bacon strips
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup (110 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membranes to adjust heat level (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth (5 minutes).
  3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture using a small spoon or cookie scoop, mounding slightly without overflowing (10 minutes).
  4. Cut bacon strips in half if needed and wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a bacon strip, securing with a toothpick if necessary (10 minutes).
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  6. Place bacon-wrapped jalapeños in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until bacon is crispy and filling is bubbly (15 minutes).
  7. While poppers cook, mix honey, sriracha sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl to make the drizzle (2 minutes).
  8. Remove poppers carefully, let cool for 2 minutes, then drizzle honey sriracha sauce over them before serving.

Notes

If your air fryer basket is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure crispiness. Flip poppers halfway through cooking for even bacon crisping. Soften cream cheese before mixing for smooth filling. Drizzle honey sriracha sauce just before serving for best flavor and appearance. For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes or substitute with milder peppers like Anaheim.

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