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Two plated jalapeño poppers on a white dish with more poppers on a tray in the background.
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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy, cheesy, and perfectly crispy. These air fryer jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party snack with none of the deep-frying hassle!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh jalapeños, sliced in half and deseeded
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 TBSP mayonnaise
  • 4 strips bacon, crumbled (or ¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
  • Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds
    Halved green peppers arranged on white parchment paper, viewed from above.
  • Combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, pickled jalapeños, red onion, ½ tsp garlic salt, and ¼ tsp paprika in a medium bowl. Stir until well mixed
    Bowl with chopped red onions, bacon, pickles, mayonnaise, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese on a marble countertop.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ½ tsp garlic salt and ¼ tsp paprika
    Bowl of grated Parmesan cheese with a small pile of paprika on top, placed on a white marble surface.
  • Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, pressing it in firmly
    A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds 24 jalapeño halves filled with a creamy mixture.
  • Sprinkle the filled jalapeños evenly with the panko mixture
    A baking sheet with 24 breaded zucchini halves topped with a crumbly mixture, arranged in rows on parchment paper.
  • Arrange 6-8 jalapeño poppers in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each (work in batches if needed)
    Seven breaded jalapeño poppers are arranged in a circular air fryer basket, placed on a marble-effect surface.
  • Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy
  • Transfer cooked poppers to the prepared baking sheet in the warm oven while finishing the remaining batches
    A baking sheet with 25 stuffed jalapeño halves topped with breadcrumbs on parchment paper, placed on a marble countertop.
  • Serve immediately with ranch dressing, if desired
    Six baked jalapeño poppers topped with breadcrumbs on a white square plate, with a green napkin in the background and one whole jalapeño pepper in the foreground.

Video

Make crispy, cheesy Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers at home with just a few ingredients. These poppers are stuffed with a creamy filling, wrapped in bacon or topped with breadcrumbs, and cooked until golden in the air fryer. Perfect for game day, parties, or anytime snacking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 0.4mg