Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños

You can prep these cheesy-good bites ahead and store covered in the fridge until ready to make.

Ingredients

• 3 oz. cheddar, grated
• 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temp.
• 1 Tbs. plain dry breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• 6 medium jalapeño peppers
• 6 slices bacon

Instructions

1. In bowl, stir together cheddar, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Wearing disposable gloves, halve jalapeños lengthwise; remove seeds.
2. Fill jalapeño halves with cream cheese mixture. Halve bacon slices crosswise. Wrap half slice bacon around each jalapeño half.
3. Place crisper plate in basket of 7-qt. air fryer; coat with cooking spray. Place basket in air fryer; heat to 350°F. In 2 batches, place jalapeños in single layer in basket. Air-fry until hot and bacon is cooked through, about 10 min. per batch.