Description
Crispy air-fried jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy cheddar cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture.
- Dip each stuffed jalapeño in beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place poppers in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: air fryer jalapeño poppers, cheddar poppers, spicy appetizer