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Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Jalapenos

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeño Poppers

These air fryer jalapeño poppers are a delightful treat, filled with a deliciously addictive blend of cheddar and cream cheese, tender shrimps, and cooked in an air fryer until perfectly hot and bubbly.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 1879 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz sliced bacon
  • 14.1 oz jumbo shrimps shell removed and deveined
  • 12 jalapeños
  • fresh parsley finely chopped
  • kosher salt for shrimp
  • 10 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 10 turns black pepper freshly cracked

Instructions
 

  • Use a knife to make an incision along the back. Carefully remove the shrimp strings. Place the prawns in a bowl. Add an appropriate amount of salt. Mix the prawns well to ensure even seasoning. Set the bowl aside.
    14.1 oz jumbo shrimps, kosher salt
  • Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and paprika in a small mixing bowl. Stir well with a spoon or spatula and season with salt and pepper.
    10 oz cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, kosher salt, 10 turns black pepper
  • Wear gloves to protect yourself from the heat of peppers. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds. You can choose to leave the stems on (they provide a natural handle for eating) or remove them entirely.
    12 jalapeños
  • Using a spoon, fill each of the jalapeño halves with a big dollop of the cream cheese mixture, mounding slightly.
  • Place the prawns on top of the stuffed peppers and wrap the peppers and prawns with bacon. Secure with toothpicks to keep them in place.
  • Place the stuffed poppers into the cooking tray of the air fryer, making sure to leave some space between each of them.
  • Cook the poppers at 390 °F for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the stuffed poppers to a serving plate or tray.
  • Finish these delectable poppers with some freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with sour cream or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 1879kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 92gFat: 160gSaturated Fat: 70gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 57gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 671mgSodium: 5221mgPotassium: 1448mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4111IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 720mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Air fryer
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