Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon for the perfect crispy, cheesy appetizer—ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 3
Calories: 380kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeño peppers or 8 medium
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 strips bacon cooked and finely chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil spray
- fresh chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes to reduce the heat (you might want to wear cut resistent gloves).6 large jalapeño peppers
- In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 2 green onions, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 6 strips bacon, salt & pepper
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl and dip the filled jalapeños into the panko, pressing lightly to adhere. For an extra crispy finish, spray the panko with a little olive oil spray.1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, olive oil spray
- Preheat the air fryer to 375℉. Place the jalapeño poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender and the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
- Let the jalapeño poppers cool slightly before serving. Garnish them with fresh parsley or chives and enjoy as an appetizer or snack with your favorite dipping sauce!fresh chopped parsley or chives
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños: The oils can irritate your skin or eyes—especially when scooping out seeds.
- Don’t overfill: Adding too much filling can cause it to ooze out during air frying. Fill just below the rim for a neat finish.
- Make ahead tip: Assemble and refrigerate unbreaded poppers up to a day in advance, then bread and air fry when ready to serve.
- Pre-shred your cheese: Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded, which has anti-caking agents.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
