Air Fryer Jalapenos Poppers

Air Fryer Jalapenos Poppers

This tasty appetizer combines crunchy peppers with cream cheese filling, crispy breadcrumbs and seasonings, these homemade jalapeno poppers are addictive and perfect for Game Day or any time.

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Course: appetizers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gameday, super bowl

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Sophie Viau

Ingredients

6 medium jalapeños fresh
6 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

Cut the jalapenos in half with a small knife or spoon, and remove the seeds and the white membrane. (Use gloves for this step or wash your hand just after you’re finished).
Add the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
With a spoon, take 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and press it inside the jalapenos pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the panko bread and olive oil.
Take about ½ teaspoon of the panko mixture and press on the cream cheese on top of the jalapenos.
Place the jalapenos in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer—Cook at 400 ˚F for 5 minutes.
Serve hot and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

You can keep the Jalapenos poppers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

You can also freeze these jalapeno poppers. For best results, simply prepare them according to the instructions and then place them in a freezer-safe container. When you are ready to eat them, simply thaw them overnight in the fridge and then cook them in the air fryer for the recommended time. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

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