Air fried jalapeno poppers are an easy appetizer recipe that is ready in minutes using just a few ingredients! They even make a delicious snack when you are short on time!
2sliced green onionsgreen parts (about 3 tablespoons)
1cupfinely grated medium cheddar cheese
½poundbaconcooked and crumbled
10-12jalapeno peppers
¼cupbreadcrumbsoptional
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, pepper, garlic salt, 2 tablespoons of the sliced green onions, cheese, and about ½ cup of the crumbled bacon.
Rinse jalapenos and pat dry. Slice peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or gloved fingers to scoop out the seeds and ribbing from the peppers.
Use a small spoon to scoop the cheese mixture into each pepper half.
Place stuffed jalapenos in a single layer into the basket of an air fryer. Allow some space between each pepper. You will probably need to cook the peppers in a few batches, depending on their size.
Sprinkle a bit of the breadcrumbs over the tops of each pepper (this is easier to do once they’re in the air fryer basket so that the breadcrumbs don’t fall off when moving the peppers into the basket.
Spray the tops of the peppers liberally with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 380°F for 5-7 minutes, until the tops of the poppers are golden brown.
Leave the peppers to sit in the air fryer basket for a minute or two before transferring to a platter. Garnish with additional green onions and crumbled bacon. Serve warm with ranch dressing.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Jalapeno poppers can be reheated in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Jalapeno poppers can be reheated in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.Notes:A grapefruit spoon works well to scrape out the seeds and ribbing from the jalapeños. It’s best to handle the jalapeños as little as possible with your hands as the oils can irritate your skin.5 minutes cook time was plenty for small-medium jalapeños. Open the air fryer basket and peek to check doneness of the jalapeños. Larger jalapeños might need up to 7 minutes. If they cook too long, the cheeses may start to ooze out of the sides.You don’t need to preheat your air fryer, but after you’ve cooked the first batch, subsequent batches may cook up more quickly.