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Stuffed potato topped with jalapeño slices on a small plate.

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Potatoes

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Deanna
Air fryer twice baked potatoes stuffed with all the things you love about jalapeno poppers. Using the air fryer these potatoes are quick and easy. Perfect for a meal or appetizer.
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium baked potatoes approximately 8 oz each
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ cup diced cooked bacon 4-5 slices
  • 2-3 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Begin by baking the potatoes. Rub the potatoes with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them in the air fryer basket and set the air fryer to 390°F and cook the potatoes for 35-40 minutes until they yeild a bit when given a gentle sqeeze. This can be done the day before if you prefer.
  • Let the potatoes cool for a few minutes so they are easier to handle, then cut the potatoes in half lengthwise with a sharp knife and scoop the flesh of the potato out with a spoon leaving a small amount (¼ inch or less) on the skin.
  • Place the scooped potato into a bowl then add the cream cheese, butter, bacon, diced jalapeños, shredded cheese and garlic powder and mix until well blended and fluffy. If the mixture feels dry you can add an extra tablespoon or two of cream cheese or butter.
  • Scoop the filling into 6 of the potato halves mounding them nice and full.
  • Place the filled potatoes into the air fryer basket leaving a bit of room around them for air circulation.
  • Place the basket into the air fryer and set it to 350°F. Cook the potatoes for 12-15 mintues until the top is bubbly and lightly golden and the skin is crisp.
  • Remove from the basket and serve.

Notes

You can bake the potatoes using any method you prefer. The oven, microwave or air fryer all work well.
For every six potato halves, you want to serve you will want to cook 4 potatoes, which will allow you to fill them nice and full. 
Use your judgment for how many peppers to use depending on how spicy you want the potatoes.  If you want the potatoes to be spicier, you can leave the seeds instead of removing them. '
With the bacon, cheese and salted butter, I do not find these potatoes need any additional salt, but you can add salt to taste if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg