Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers make for the perfect game day appetizer. So easy to make and uses just 4 ingredients!
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While these air fry jalapenos poppers are an ultimate game day food, they are also healthy and naturally gluten-free, making them a great snack to munch on during the day. These are so quick and easy, you can make them anytime you want!
To learn more about jalapenos, visit the USDA.
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What We Love About This Air Fry Jalapenos Recipe
- 15 Minute Appetizer: Make these Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers in 15 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All you need is 4 ingredients.
- Game-Day: With football season coming, these make a tasty game time snack.
Ingredient Notes for Air Fryer Appetizers
- Jalapeño: You will need 6 medium to large jalapeños.
- Cream Cheese: Any cream cheese will work, you can use regular, whipped, or low fat.
- Shredded Cheese: You can use colby jack, regular or sharp cheddar cheese
- Bacon Pieces: I used a 2.5 oz package of real bacon pieces, but you cut also cut a slice of bacon into small pieces.
Equipment Needed
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Air Fryer
- Food Grade Gloves
- Medium Bowl
How to Make Air Fry Jalapenos Poppers
These are the basic steps for making Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and accurate nutritional information.
STEP 1: CUTTING JALAPENOS
Cut jalapenos in half length wise and remove the seeds. You will want to wear gloves doing to prevent skin irritation.
STEP 2: MAKE CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE
In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese, stir until fully combined.
STEP 3: STUFF THE JALAPENOS
Use a spoon to load each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture. Arrange jalapeños in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly, you might have to cook in 2 batches.
Prep and Storage Tips for Jalapeno Poppers in Air Fryer
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To prepare this recipe ahead of time, cut and stuff the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture and store in the fridge on a baking sheet for 1-2 days prior then transfer to the air fryer once you are ready to cook Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
If you are planning on freezer this recipe, I suggest to assemble and freeze them before you cook. When you are ready to air fry them, you can cook directly from the freezer. Keep in freezer for up to 4 months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat air fryer stuffed jalapenos in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes or until hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
These jalapeno popper in air fryer will take 5-7 minutes to cook.
This recipe for air fryer jalapeno poppers can easily be doubled or halved, just increase or decrease ingredients proportionally.
Yes, a red jalapenos os typically spicier then a green jalapeno. For spicier air fryer jalapeño poppers, use the red ones. For less remove the seeds and membranes.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: If you are looking to make this recipe for a big super bowl party, you can easily double or triple the recipe by proportionally increasing the ingredients.
- Add ins: To the cream cheese mixture, you can also add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, chopped scallions. Hold the poppers together with toothpicks.
- Crispy Breaded Poppers: For crispy breaded jalapeño poppers coat the outside of the jalapeño in an egg wash then cover in panko breadcrumbs.
- Oven: Bake in the oven if you do not have an air fryer.
What to Serve with Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Puffs
- Taco Egg Rolls
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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Equipment
- Food Grade Gloves
Ingredients
- 6 medium to large jalapeno peppers
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz colby jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2.5 oz package real bacon pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 385 degrees.
- Wearing food grade gloves, slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise, and remove all of the seeds.
- In a medium bowl, add the rest of the ingredients, and stir to combine.
- Use a spoon to stuff the mixture into the jalapenos.
- Arrange jalapenos in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and air fry for 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. You may have to air fry in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Remove from air fryer, and serve warm.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: If you are looking to make this recipe for a big super bowl party, you can easily double or triple the recipe by proportionally increasing the ingredients.
- Add ins: To the cream cheese mixture, you can also add onion powder, garlic powder, chopped scallions
- Crispy Breaded Poppers: For crispy breaded jalapeño poppers coat the outside of the jalapeño in an egg wash then cover in panko breadcrumbs.
I’m allergic to cream cheese. What else would you recommend? (Greek cheese is also a no-no for me. ) Cottage cheese is okay.
These look so tasty! Looking forward to trying this recipe!
Thanks for your time to reply =^)
I would try a dairy free cream cheese such as daiya or kite hill.