Air fryer bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños!

If you’re going anywhere for Christmas and want a relatively low-calorie, DELICIOUS recipe to make, this is it!

INGREDIENTS:

-6 large jalapeños

-4 oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese

-1/4 cup shredded fat-free sharp cheddar cheese

-1/8 cup fine cut chives

-12 slices center-cut bacon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 325 F, then halve jalapeños lengthwise to make 12 pieces, Scoop out the seeds and membranes and discard.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese (can microwave for 15 seconds to soften), cheddar, and scallions. Using a small soon or spatula, fill the jalapeños with the cream cheese filling. Wrap a bacon strip around each pepper and secure with a toothpick.

3. Working in batches, place the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air dryer basket. Cook for about 12 minutes, until the peppers are tender, the bacon is browned and crisp, and the cheese is melted. (For a an oven, cook at 300 F; the timing remains the same:)

Makes 6 servings, 2 per serving!

MACROS: ~103 calories (7.1g protein, 2.2g carbs, 8g fat)