Best 6 Air Fried Jalapeno Poppers Recipes

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**Savor the Explosion of Flavors: Embark on a Culinary Journey with Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors as we introduce you to the delightful world of Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers. These crispy, golden-brown poppers are a delectable fusion of heat, cheese, and a hint of smokiness, making them the perfect appetizer or party snack. With a crispy outer shell that yields to a creamy, cheesy interior, each bite is a burst of pure indulgence. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with these Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers, where the perfect balance of spice and cheesy goodness awaits.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with three exceptional air-fried jalapeno popper recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a cheese enthusiast, a bacon lover, or seeking a vegetarian option, we've got you covered.

Our first recipe, the Classic Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers, is a timeless delight, featuring a blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and diced jalapenos, all wrapped in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Next, the Bacon-Wrapped Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers add an extra layer of savory smokiness with crispy bacon strips encasing the cheesy jalapeno filling.

For those seeking a plant-based alternative, our Vegetarian Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers offer a delightful symphony of flavors. This recipe uses a flavorful combination of roasted red peppers, zucchini, and feta cheese, wrapped in a crispy panko breadcrumb coating.

No matter your preference, these Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you with a lingering taste of pure bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and embark on a culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AIR FRYER JALEPENO POPPERS



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Jalepeno peppers, stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and cooked in the air fryer.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 medium Jalapeños
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6-12 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Cut the jalapeños in half, lengthwise. Remove all of the seeds and rinse the jalapeños.
  • Cut small slices of the cream cheese, in strips, and place a strip inside each half piece of the pepper.
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around the stuffed pepper and secure with a toothpick.
  • Place the stuffed peppers in the basket of the air fryer, working in batches if necessary. Be sure they aren't overlapping each other in the basket.
  • Cook at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your desired crispness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 63 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR-FRYER POTATO CHIPS



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After I received an air fryer for Christmas, I discovered how simple it is to make potato chips in it. Good chips are an essential, crispy side for lunch. -Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large potatoes
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 360°. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut potatoes into very thin slices. Transfer to a large bowl; add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes; drain. Add more ice water and soak another 15 minutes., Drain potatoes; place on towels and pat dry. Spritz potatoes with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt. In batches, place potato slices in a single layer on tray in greased air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15-17 minutes, stirring and turning every 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AIR-FRYER PEPPER POPPERS



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These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. -Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Optional: Sour cream, French onion dip and ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Spoon 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs., Spritz fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, place poppers in a single layer in basket. Cook until cheese is melted and heated through, 15-20 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream, dip or dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe by Tasty image

Your next party will pop off with these quick and easy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. Loaded with a cheesy cream cheese filling, they're the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 14 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 large jalapeñoes
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 strips bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
  • Wearing latex gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the seeds and membrane.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper with a rubber spatula. Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
  • Pipe the cream cheese filling into each jalapeño half.
  • Wrap each jalapeno in 1 strip of bacon.
  • Working in batches, place half of the poppers in the air fryer and fry for 8-10 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Repeat with the remaining poppers.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 0 grams

AIR FRYER JALAPEñO POPPERS



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These jalapeño poppers are filled with a creamy mixture of cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, and bacon before quick-cooking in the air fryer.

Categories     Father's Day     tailgate     appetizers     snack

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 jalapeño peppers
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 5 oz.)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 c. diced pickled jalapeños, drained
1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, divided
1/2 tsp. garlic powder, divided
1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
Ranch dressing, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and ribs from the peppers. Set the halved peppers aside.
  • Stir together the cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, pickled jalapeños, onion and 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Stir together the panko breadcrumbs, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each paprika and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  • Fill each pepper half with the cheese mixture, and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the peppers evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Transfer half of the stuffed peppers to an air fryer basket sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and space evenly. Spray tops of peppers with cooking spray. Cook at 380° for 5 to 7 minutes, until the tops are browned and cheese mixture is melty.
  • Place the cooked peppers okra on a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in a 200° oven while air-frying the remaining stuffed peppers.
  • Serve jalapeño poppers with ranch dressing, if you like.

AIR FRYER JALAPEñO POPPERS



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We have a high bar for jalapeño poppers, and this easy air-fryer version surpasses it. In our books the jalapeño itself needs to be cooked through but still sturdy enough to support all the filling. This recipe calls for large jalapeños, which fit more filling than smaller ones and tend to be sturdier. The molten cheese will not spill out of these poppers thanks to the way they are filled and rested for a few minutes in the air fryer after cooking. Finally, the breadcrumb coating remains crispy for a very long time because of the addition of crushed kettle potato chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (24 poppers)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large jalapeño peppers (at least 4 inches in length)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
5 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned with Pecorino Romano
1/2 cup finely crushed kettle potato chips
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons bacon bits or freshly cooked, crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Working with disposable rubber gloves to protect your skin, halve each jalapeño lengthwise, slicing through the stem. Remove the seeds and white ribs with a spoon or small melon baller. Arrange the halves on a baking sheet rounded sides down. If any of the halves tilt sideways instead of standing straight up, slice a sliver of skin off the rounded side, making sure not to cut through to the cavity, so they sit level.
  • Add the cream cheese and Cheddar to a small bowl and mix together with a rubber spatula until combined. Stir together the breadcrumbs and potato chips in a medium bowl.
  • Divide the cream cheese mixture among the jalapeño halves, smoothing it down with your finger or the back of a butter knife so the filling is level with the top of the jalapeno, not mounded. (You may have extra filling depending on how large your jalapenos are.) Firmly press the breadcrumb mixture over the cream cheese to fully coat. Spray the breadcrumbs with nonstick spray.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and set to cook for 4 minutes. Arrange the poppers in a single layer in the basket so they're not touching, working in batches if necessary. Air fry the poppers without opening the basket to check on them. When the air fryer turns off, let the poppers sit in the basket for another 4 minutes without opening the machine. (this will allow the poppers to cool slightly and the cheese to set so it doesn't slide out-don't worry, it'll still be gooey.)
  • Carefully open the air fryer basket and remove each popper with a spatula. Serve the poppers sprinkled with the bacon.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for large, firm jalapeños with smooth skin. Avoid any peppers that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Wear gloves when handling jalapeños: The oils from the peppers can irritate your skin.
  • Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers: This will help to reduce the heat of the peppers.
  • Use a variety of fillings: There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative! Some popular options include cheese, bacon, sausage, and cream cheese.
  • Coat the poppers in breadcrumbs or flour before air frying: This will help them to get crispy.
  • Preheat your air fryer: This will help the poppers to cook evenly.
  • Cook the poppers in a single layer: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the poppers immediately: They are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Air-fried jalapeño poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you are looking for a fun and tasty snack, give air-fried jalapeño poppers a try!

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