Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer jalapeño cranberry poppers with a sweet and spicy kick. Perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/4 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
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, cranberries, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Dip each stuffed jalapeño in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- For extra spice, leave some seeds in the jalapeños.
- Serve with ranch or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: air fryer, jalapeño poppers, cranberry, appetizer, party food