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This Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers recipe combines spicy jalapenos with a creamy and cheesy filling, topped off with a little crunch for a delicious appetizer or snack!
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5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

This Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers recipe combines spicy jalapenos with a creamy and cheesy filling, topped off with a little crunch for a delicious appetizer or snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 poppers
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 5 medium jalapenos
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp butter melted

Instructions

  • Slice jalapenos in half leaving the stems on. Then using a knife or small spoon cut out the seeds and membranes to hollow out the jalapenos.
  • In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, sharp cheddar, green onions, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Spoon about 1 Tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each jalapeno pepper.
  • In another small bowl combine the panko and the melted butter and mix well until the breadcrumbs are coated evenly.
  • Dip the poppers into the panko mixture to coat the top of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake in your air fryer at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes until the panko is a golden brown color.
  • Finally, remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

You can store this recipe in an airtight container in your fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat you can do so in your microwave until everything has warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popper | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.1mg