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, shell remove and deveined, 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, room temperature, 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Paprika, Kosher Salt, 10 turns Black Pepper, freshly cracked
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.