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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Air fry stuffed jalapeño poppers at 375°F for 10 minutes, filling-side up, until soft and bubbly.

4.8(63 reviews)
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Cook Temp

375°F

190°C

Total Time

25

minutes

Flip At

N/A

Servings

4

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

Crisp Score™

Crispiness
6/10
Effort
5/10
Mess
4/10

Ingredients

  • 10Jalapeños
  • 8 ozCream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cupShredded cheddar
  • 1 tspGarlic powder
  • 3 stripsCooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Halve jalapeños lengthwise and scrape out seeds and membranes.

  2. 2

    Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and bacon until combined.

  3. 3

    Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

  4. 4

    Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Arrange poppers filling-side up in a single layer.

  6. 6

    Cook for 10 minutes until the peppers soften and the tops are golden and bubbly.

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

6g

Protein

16g

Fat

4g

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

FAQ

Gear Used in This Recipe

Jalapeño Corer Tool

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