Instructions
How To Cook Jalapeno Poppers In Air Fryer
- First, wash, dry, and cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Next, use a knife or your fingers to deseed the jalapeno halves.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and chives or parsley.
- Next, stuff the peppers so that the mixture is flat with the sides of the jalapenos. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the poppers and lightly press to make sure the shredded cheese sticks to the cream cheese.
- Once ready, preheat the Air Fryer to 370 F or 190 C.
- Carefully place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between them, and then cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Instead of using your air fryer, you could also bake them in a preheated oven at 375 F for 20 minutes if you prefer.
- Let them cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Vegetarian Jalapeno Poppers using a Crisp Lid
Arrange the stuffed jalapenos in a single layer in the frying basket. Place the frying basket on a trivet. Cover and secure the Instant Pot or Mealthy Multipot with the Crisp Lid. Air Fry the jalapenos for 6 minutes at 375 F until the edges start getting charred and crispy tender.
Notes
Pro tips and tricks
When you make these jalapeno poppers in the air fryer, follow these easy tips and tricks:
- Don’t overstuff the pepper halves! The filling could spill out, which will end in a mess!
- Use fresh jalapenos only. Canned or pickled jalapenos are too soft and won’t hold their shape.
- For added crunch, you could sprinkle a few bread crumbs on top of the cheese before frying them to form a nice crust.
- Unlike other air fryer recipes, you do not need to agitate or flip these poppers. If you do, you could spill out the cheese stuffing!
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