5.0 from 15 votes
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party food!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 fresh Jalapeno peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp crumbled bacon bits see chef tip #2
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare peppers
- Wash and dry the peppers, then slice them lengthwise. Remove the seeds and ribs, then set peppers aside for now.
Cup of Yum
Make filling
- To a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
Fill peppers
- Spoon the filling evenly into each half of the jalapeño peppers.
Add topping
- To a small mixing bowl, add the panko and melted butter. Stir well to combine.
- Gently press the filling side of the jalapeño popper into the breadcrumbs, coating it well. Repeat with remaining jalapeño poppers.
Air fry
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray, then arrange the jalapeño poppers in an even single layer (you may need to air fry in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Lightly spray the poppers with cooking spray, then air fry for 5-8 minutes, or until the poppers are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Serve
- Remove the jalapeño poppers from the air fryer and let them cool a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Oven Directions:
- This recipe will make 12 jalapeño poppers, and I've estimated that will serve about 6 people, with 2 poppers being the serving size.
- I typically use Hormel Real Bacon Bits, but if you'd prefer to use your own cooked and crumbled bacon, you could cook and crumble up 2-3 slices of bacon.
- I highly recommend using gloves when slicing and seeding the peppers, and thoroughly wash your hands afterwards. The oils from jalapeños are potent.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Assemble jalapeño poppers as directed, add to prepared baking sheet, then bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
418IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.