Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- cream cheese, softened (1/2 block (4 ounces))
- shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 bag (4 ounces))
- kosher salt (1 tablespoon)
- jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise, stems left on, seeds and membranes removed (8)
- strips uncooked bacon (8)
- Small Bowl
- Spoon
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar, and salt.
Step 2
2. Using a small teaspoon or coffee spoon, fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, making sure not to overfill.
Step 3
3. Place 2 pepper halves together, then wrap each pepper with 1 piece of bacon. Repeat with remaining peppers.
Step 4
4. Insert crisper plate in basket and basket in unit. Then preheat the unit by selecting AIR FRY, setting the temperature to 360 °F, and setting the time to 3 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.
Step 5
5. After 3 minutes, place peppers on crisper plate; reinsert basket. Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 360 °F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.
Step 6
6. After 7 minutes, select START/PAUSE to pause cooking. Remove basket from unit and rotate peppers to ensure the bacon crisps on all sides. Reinsert basket and select START/PAUSE to resume cooking.
Step 7
7. When cooking is complete, remove peppers and allow to cool for 10 minutes and then serve warm.