Air-Fried Jalapeño Popper Chicken Recipe

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Air-Fried Jalapeño Popper Chicken

by Leana Aguila (@ketocoffeeandlipstick)

Appliance used: Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Grill

Tip: The bacon helps to hold the filling inside the chicken as it bakes. To secure the bacon, use a few toothpicks and tuck the ends under the chicken. If you prefer a spicier chicken, include the jalapeño seeds in the cream cheese mixture.

Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

Product Recommendations:

• Perdue Harvestland Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

• Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon

                            4 chicken breasts
                        
                            8 bacon slices
                        
                            2 ounces cream cheese, softened
                        
                            1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
                        
                            1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
                        
                            1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
                        
                            4 small jalapeño peppers, seeds removed, diced
                        
                            Kosher salt, to taste
                        
                            Ground black pepper, to taste

Timing

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Step One

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, jalapeño and salt and pepper, as desired.

Step Two

Cut a deep pocket in the center of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.

Step Three

Fill the pocket of each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.

Step Four

Wrap each chicken breast tightly with two slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks, if necessary.

Step Five

Place two chicken breasts in each Zone. Insert both baskets in unit. Select Zone 1, select AIRFRY, set temperature to 350 F, and set time to 30 minutes. Select MATCH COOK to match Zone 2 settings with Zone 1. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.