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Air fryer jalapeno poppers on a white plate.

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Justin
These air fryer jalapeno poppers are a classic hand held appetizer that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Slight spicy, creamy filling and a little crunch of the pepper makes the perfect snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Gloves optional
  • Knife
  • Small Bowl
  • Medium Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh Jalapenos deseeded + sliced in half
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 4 strips Bacon crumbled or ¼ cup
  • ¼ cup Pickled jalapenos diced
  • ¼ cup Red onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • Ranch dressing optional for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Prep a baking sheet with parchment or foil.  Set aside.  Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. 
  • Using gloves, slice each jalapeno in half and deseed.  Set aside. 
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, pickled jalapenos, onion and about half of the garlic salt and half of the paprika.  Stir well to combine.  Set aside.
  • In another smaller bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs with the remaining garlic salt and paprika.  Stir to combine, set aside.
  • Using a spoon, fill each jalapeno with the cheese filling and press into the jalapeno - again, gloves are highly recommended while continuing to handle the jalapenos.  Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the filled jalapenos with the panko mixture.
  • Place 6-8 jalapenos in the basket of the air fryer - leaving at least an inch between each popper.  Work in batches if necessary. 
  • Cook in the air fryer at 380 degrees for 6-7 minutes. 
  • Remove the jalapenos from the basket and place on the prepared baking sheet.  Place in the preheated oven to keep warm while working through the rest of the poppers in the air fryer. 
  • Serve immediately with ranch as a dipping sauce, if desired.

Notes

You can keep these stored in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days, if kept in an airtight container. Or, you can freeze them for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 13gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1088IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.