Best 5 Air Fryer Pepper Poppers Recipes
Craving a quick and delicious appetizer? Look no further than Air Fryer Pepper Poppers! These delightful treats are made with creamy cheese, savory bacon, and spicy jalapeños, all wrapped in a crispy wonton wrapper and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Perfect for parties, game days, or a simple snack, these air-fried pepper poppers are sure to be a hit. In this article, we'll guide you through two irresistible recipes for air fryer pepper poppers: a classic cream cheese filling and a spicy buffalo chicken filling. Both recipes offer a unique flavor experience that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying Air Fryer Pepper Poppers!
Let's cook with our recipes!
AIR-FRIED JALAPENO POPPERS
All air fryers are different and some cook much hotter than others. Once you cook your first batch, you'll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food.
Provided by Momma GotABuzz
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (199 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Fill each jalapeno half with some cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Place 1/2 a slice of salami on top of each pepper, wrap with a piece of bacon, and secure with a toothpick, if necessary.
- Layer jalapeno poppers inside of the preheated air fryer and cook until bacon is browned and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 305 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
AIR FRYER JALEPENO POPPERS
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 JALAPEñO POPPERS
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
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.
AIR FRYER JALAPEñO POPPERS
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
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 FRIED EASY SWEET PEPPER POPPERS
Make and share this Air Fried Easy Sweet Pepper Poppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Stephy Jo
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 23m
Yield 2 poppers, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- in a small bowl combine cream cheese and minced jalapeno's.
- Cut the tops off of the sweet peppers and clean out the insides.
- Stuff the peppers tightly with the cream cheese mixture.
- Put one pepper in each wonton wrapper.
- Wipe the edges of the wonton wrapper with water.
- Roll the stuffed peppers into the wrapper and seal tightly pressing on the moistened edges.
- Spray the bottom of the fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Lay the poppers in the basket without overcrowding.
- Spray the tops of the poppers with cooking spray.
- Place in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let stand for a couple of minutes before eating because they will be very hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 164.7, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 3
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pepper poppers.
- Choose the right peppers. Look for bell peppers that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid peppers that are soft or have bruises or cracks.
- Core and seed the peppers carefully. Use a sharp knife to cut around the stem of the pepper and remove the core. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
- Stuff the peppers with your favorite fillings. You can use a variety of fillings for your pepper poppers, such as cheese, meat, vegetables, or seafood. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Bread the peppers. Dredge the stuffed peppers in flour, then egg, and then breadcrumbs. This will help them to stay crispy when they are fried.
- Air fry the peppers. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the breaded peppers in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the peppers with your favorite dipping sauce. Pepper poppers are traditionally served with ranch dressing, but you can also use other dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer pepper poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, game days, or any other occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can easily customize them to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give air fryer pepper poppers a try.
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