Jalapeno Poppers Air Fryer

This jalapeno poppers air fryer recipe creates crispy, creamy, flavor-packed jalapeño poppers without deep frying. Fresh jalapeños are stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling, topped with crispy breadcrumbs, and air fried until golden and bubbly.

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Course: air fryer, Healthy Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Jalapeno Poppers Air Fryer

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Cost: 2

Equipment

air fryer
mixing bowl
spoon or piping bag
knife
cutting board

Ingredients

6 fresh jalapeños
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil spray

Instructions

Wash and dry the jalapeños. Slice each jalapeño lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and turkey bacon until smooth.
Fill each jalapeño half evenly with the cheese mixture without overfilling.
Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs lightly over the top of each filled jalapeño and spray lightly with olive oil.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
Arrange the stuffed jalapeños in a single layer inside the air fryer basket with space between each pepper.
Air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the peppers soften and the tops become golden and crispy.
Let the jalapeño poppers rest for 1 minute before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For milder poppers, remove all seeds and membranes before filling. Add turkey bacon for smoky flavor or sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch. Preheating the air fryer helps create crispier tops. Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking.

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