Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Name: Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 fresh jalapenos, halved, seeded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; as needed neutral cooking spray

30 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerAir FryerVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

12 fresh jalapenos, halved, seeded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp kosher salt
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
as needed neutral cooking spray

Instructions

1

Slice 12 fresh jalapenos in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes. The more membrane you remove, the milder the heat.
2

In a bowl, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt until smooth and well combined.
3

Spread the cheese filling generously into each jalapeno half, mounding it slightly.
4

Spread 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Press the filled side of each popper firmly into the panko so the crumbs stick. Spray the tops with neutral cooking spray.
5

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place poppers in the basket filling-side up in a single layer.
6

Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until the panko is golden brown and the cheese filling is bubbling. Serve hot.

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What is Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers?

Halved jalapenos stuffed with a creamy cheddar-cream cheese filling and coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, air fried until molten inside and crunchy outside. A classic game-day vegetarian appetizer with none of the deep-fryer mess. This reference files it under American appetizer: made in an air fryer, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers?

For Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers, the air fryer is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 5. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 6. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The frying oil is held at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 6. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the panko is golden brown and the cheese filling is bubbling.

Is there a substitute for panko in Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers?

The entry for Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers calls for 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs. In its place: Coarse dry breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes or crushed crackers all work. Fine breadcrumbs coat more densely, so use a little less.

Can I make Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers comes from 12 fresh jalapenos, halved, seeded. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapenos, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

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