Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

These air fryer jalapeño poppers are the perfect, easy appetizer. Filled with cream cheese, bacon and cheddar cheese and breaded, you're going to love this simple, delicious recipe.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer jalapeno popper, jalapeno poppers air fryer, jalapeno poppers in air fryer

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 141kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

10 fresh jalapeno peppers halved and de-seeded
250 g (½lb) cream cheese room temperature
6 strips streaky bacon cooked until crispy (the air fryer is great for this)
2 tbsp chopped chives
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
2 cups flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt
3 eggs beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Finely chop the crispy bacon then add to the cream cheese with the chives and cheddar cheese. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder then stir to combine,
Using a teaspoon, stuff the cream cheese mixture into the halved jalapenos.
Place the seasoned flour in a shallow bowl, beat the eggs into another bowl and in a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with a tsp of salt and the parmesan cheese.
Coat the jalapenos first in the flour, then in the egg, repeating these steps for a thicker coating and finally into the breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the stuffed jalapenos to ensure even coverage.
Place the breaded jalapenos in the air fryer basket then spray with olive oil. Air fry at 205°C/400°F for 10 minutes until crisp and golden then serve with lemon wedges.

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