Description
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are a delicious and spicy appetizer that you can easily make at home. They are stuffed with cream cheese and spices, then air-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C).
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed jalapeños.
- Place the jalapeños in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by leaving some seeds in the jalapeños.
- You can use different types of cheese for variation.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers, spicy appetizer, vegetarian recipe