Air Fryer Pepper Poppers Recipes

AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

AIR-FRIED JALAPENO POPPERS

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.

AIR-FRYER PEPPER POPPERS

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.

AIR FRYER JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Use gloves or extra care when slicing the jalapeños in half, lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop out all the seeds and membranes, to hallow-out the jalapeño halves. Set aside.
• In a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until fully combined. Spoon the mixture into the peppers, about 1 tbsp each pepper.
• In another small dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter and mix to coat the crumbs evenly with the butter. Dip the cream cheese part of the pepper into the crumbs and coat evenly.
• Lay the peppers in the air fryer in an even layer and cook at 375 degrees F. for 5 to 8 minutes.*

AIR FRYER JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Slice jalapeños lengthwise. Remove seeds and veins. Rub jalapeños with oil then transfer to greased air fryer basket.
• Air fry jalapeños at 400ºF for 4 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes or until able to be handled. Place upside down on paper towel to drain any excess liquid or oil.
• Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add half & half then mix until creamy and smooth. Stir in cheddar and bacon.
• Fill jalapeños with cream cheese mixture and return to air fryer basket. Top with additional shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.
• Air fry at 400Fº for 5 minutes.
• Top with green onions and serve.

AIR FRYER JALAPEñO POPPERS

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 JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
• Finely chop bacon and onions.
• Heat a large frying pan and gently fry bacon pieces and chopped onions until softened.
• Finely chop chives.
• Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon bits and onion, chopped chives, and mix in a large bowl.
• Add melted butter with panko breadcrumbs and mix.
• Take each jalapeno half and stuff with cream cheese mixture.
• Top with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all jalapeno peppers are stuffed.
• Preheat the air fryer at 200°C or 400°F for 3 minutes.
• Place jalapeno poppers into a basket and fry for 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
• Add sour cream, finely chopped chives, cornichons, lemon juice, and salt to taste in a small mixing bowl. Mix so that everything is combined well.
• Serve air fryer jalapeno poppers with sour cream and chives dip.

AIR FRYER JALAPENO POPPERS CHEESE BALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, diced jalapenos, bacon bits, garlic, salt, and sriracha sauce. Until all ingredients are well combined.
• Scoop the mixture and form it into 1 inch or larger size balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Place beaten egg in a medium bowl.
• In the second bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• Remove cheese balls from the freezer. Dip one ball at a time into the beaten eggs, and then coat with the bread crumbs mixture (see picture)
• Arrange the jalapeño balls in the air fryer basket/sheet/tray and give them some space so they do not touch each other.
• Pre-heat air fryer at 400F/200C for 2 minutes and place the basket/tray into the air fryer
• Air fry mode 400F/200C for 7-8 minutes or until the breading is crispy, golden brown and the cheese starts to pop.
• It is important to flip each ball halfway thru the cooking. Cook 3-4 minutes per side.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
• To reheat, place in the air fryer at 350F/180C for 1-2 minutes per side.