Description
Spicy air fryer jalapeño poppers deliver a crispy, creamy explosion of flavor. Cream cheese and bacon-stuffed peppers create an irresistible appetizer you won’t be able to stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 medium jalapenos
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, melted
Instructions
- Carefully halve the jalapenos lengthwise, preserving the stems for stability and visual appeal.
- Delicately remove seeds and membranes using a small spoon or sharp knife, creating a clean hollow for the filling.
- Blend cream cheese, sharp cheddar, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Generously fill each jalapeno cavity with the creamy cheese mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Melt butter and thoroughly coat panko breadcrumbs, creating a uniform, crispy coating mixture.
- Gently dredge the filled jalapeno poppers in the seasoned panko, pressing lightly to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange poppers in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece for optimal crispiness.
- Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, watching for a golden, crunchy exterior and bubbling cheese filling.
- Carefully remove the poppers from the air fryer, allowing them to cool slightly before serving.
- Plate and garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired, then serve immediately for maximum flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Prep these poppers in just 15 minutes for a quick, spicy appetizer that’ll wow your guests.
- Removing seeds and membranes reduces the heat, making these jalapeno poppers milder and more crowd-friendly.
- Mixing cream cheese with sharp cheddar creates a rich, tangy filling that perfectly complements the crispy panko coating.
- Melted butter helps the panko breadcrumbs stick and ensures a golden, crunchy exterior when air-fried.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes to achieve a perfectly crisp topping without burning the delicate cheese filling.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg