Step 1

Slice jalapenos in half length-wise. Carefully scrape out the seeds and membranes with a spoon and discard. See note.

Step 2

Add the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir well to combine.

Step 3

Spoon the cheese evenly between the jalapenos.

Step 4

Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap each jalapeno with a half slice of bacon.

Step 5

Turn air fryer to 390 degrees and let heat for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Carefully add the jalapenos to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer with space between each. Work in batches if your air fryer will not fit all 8 halves at once.

Step 7

Air fry for 10 minutes or until bacon is as crisp as you’d like.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 9

Place prepared jalapenos on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is as crisp as you'd like.