Preparation

1. Place the AirFry Basket on the Oven/AirFry Pan. Coat the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place the jalapeño slices in a single layer on the basket, sprinkle with the pinch of salt, and spray evenly with oil.
3. Place in the oven. Select Oven/AirFry, and set the temperature to 400°F and time for 8 minutes. Remove and reserve.
4. While the jalapeño slices are cooking, mix together the brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add the bacon slices and toss to coat.
5. Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer in the basket assembly. Place in the oven. Select Oven/AirFry, and set the temperature to 400°F and time for 12 minutes. Press Start. Cook until crispy. Depending on desired crispiness and thickness of the bacon, additional time may be necessary. Add additional time in 2 minute increments.
6. Let cool before chopping into bite-size pieces. Reserve with the cooked jalapeño slices.
7. Put the butter in a microwaveable cup. Place in oven. Select Microwave, Butter Melt (A-3) preset, and press Start. Stir butter to fully melt. Reserve
8. Put the popcorn kernels into the Cuisinart® Pop and Serve Microwave Popcorn Maker popping bowl (or a microwave-safe bowl with a lid), and cover with the lid.
9. Place in the oven. Select Microwave, and set the time for 4 minutes and the power level to High (10P); press Start.
10. Once the popcorn is ready, remove the lid, and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and toss in the reserved bacon and jalapeño slices.
11. Cover and toss to combine, or stir together with a heatproof spatula until fully coated.
12. Serve immediately.