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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj
These Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are perfect for anyone who loves a little bit of spice and a lot of flavor! With creamy cheese, crispy breadcrumbs, and a kick of jalapeno heat, these poppers are always a crowd-pleaser!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • spoon for scooping out seeds and membrane from jalapenos
  • Cheese Grater
  • large bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 jalapeno peppers sliced in half with seeds removed
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • olive oil spray for cooking
  • cooked crumbled bacon ranch dressing and cilantro for serving if desired.

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the Jalapeno peppers, start by washing and drying them. Then, place them on a cutting board and slice them in half lengthwise. Be careful when handling the peppers as the seeds and white membrane can cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Use a small spoon to carefully scrape out the seeds and membrane.
  • Next, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients together with a silicone spatula until they are evenly combined.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Take each of the jalapeno halves and add about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture to each one. Use a small spoon to spread the mixture evenly. After that, generously top the jalapenos with the panko.
  • Once the air fryer is heated, add the jalapenos to the tray and spray the tops with olive oil spray. Cook the poppers at 380 degrees for 5 minutes or until they are golden on top and the cheese is heated through.
  • Finally, serve the poppers immediately, garnished with cooked crumbled bacon, finely chopped cilantro, and ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Use gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid irritation to skin and eyes.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • Preheat the air fryer before adding the poppers to ensure even cooking.
  • Spray the tops of the poppers with olive oil spray to help them crisp up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 0.3mg
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