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Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese is an amazing grilled cheese sandwich with a few ingredients and plenty of diced jalapenos. It is the perfect lunch or dinner made in the air fryer.

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter, salted at room temperature
  • 12 slices white bread

Instructions

  • Mix the cream cheese until smooth, then add the garlic powder and onion powder and mix again until combined.
  • Add the bacon and jalapeño and stir to combine, then finally stir in the cheddar cheese.
  • Spread the butter evenly on all of the bread slices, spread the filling on 6 of the slices on the sides that don’t have butter, and place the top slice of the bread on the sandwich.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the sandwiches in the basket one at a time for 2-3 minutes on each side or until light and golden. (350 degrees F, air fryer setting).
  • Serve with your favorite sides, such as chips or pickles.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray, optional
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • You can store these sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • Reheat these sandwiches in a 350-degree oven for 3-4 minutes or until light and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 19gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 872mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1393IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 417mgIron: 2mg