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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Emily

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

These Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are crispy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy! With a creamy cheese filling and crunchy breadcrumb topping, they make the ultimate party snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 20 poppers
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 large fresh jalapeños
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • olive oil spray, for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • air fryer
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash the jalapeños thoroughly and slice them in half lengthwise.
  2. Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
  4. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  6. Coat the tops of the stuffed jalapeños with breadcrumbs and spray lightly with olive oil.
  7. Arrange the jalapeño poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  8. Air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add cooked bits or green onions to the filling. Adjust spice level by leaving some seeds inside the jalapeños. Serve with ranch or sour cream dip for a cooling contrast.