Description
Irresistible Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers: Your Party’s New Favorite Snack
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon sliced green onions
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
2. Prepare Jalapeños: Slice the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat.
3. Air Fry Jalapeños: Place the jalapeño halves in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
4. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, green onions, and 1/2 cup of the shredded Colby Jack cheese until smooth.
5. Stuff Jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the creamy cheese mixture. Top with the remaining Colby Jack cheese and chopped bacon.
6. Air Fry Poppers: Place the stuffed jalapeños in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve: Let the poppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these irresistible bites of heaven!
Notes
Choose the Right Jalapeños: Look for large, firm jalapeños with a bright green color. Avoid any that are wrinkled or discolored.
Adjust the Heat Level: If you prefer a milder flavor, remove more of the seeds and veins. For an extra kick, leave some of the seeds in.
Make Ahead and Store: You can prepare the stuffed jalapeños in advance and keep them refrigerated until ready to air fry. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Customize with Extras: Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like crumbled bacon, chopped cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Reheat with Ease: Simply place the leftover poppers back in the air fryer at 400°F for 2-3 minutes to reheat and crisp them up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg