Jalapeño Poppers are a game day favorite, and this air fryer version is the BEST! They’re easy to make, packed with all the flavors you know and love, and best of all… there’s no frying required!

Anyone else out there LOVE jalapeño poppers? They’ve always been one of our favorites… and honestly, we’ll take them any way we can get them. From Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups to Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, we definitely don’t discriminate. And these air fryer poppers are our latest favorite.

Not only are they packed with all the delicious flavors you want in a popper – like cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon – but they literally couldn’t be easier to make. Just slice, mix, stuff, and pop them in the air fryer… and you have yourself the most delicious Jalapeño Poppers… without using any oil!

They make the perfect appetizers for game days, parties, or holidays, and are easy to prep in advance. Adjust the ingredients and amounts according to your tastes or make them exactly as the recipe calls for. Either way, you’re going to LOVE them. Guaranteed!

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🥓 Ingredients

• 6 jalapeño peppers
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese (I used colby jack)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs

📋 Instructions

Prepare the jalapeños – cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.

Prepare the filling – in a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and garlic salt and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Assemble the poppers – divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the pepper halves. Sprinkle additional cheese on top. Top with crumbled bacon and panko bread crumbs. 

Air fry – place the poppers in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350° F for 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Top with sliced green onions and serve with ranch dressing.

🌶 Recipe variations

• Leave some seeds in the jalapeños for more spice
• Use flavored cream cheese such as jalapeño, garden vegetable, or chive & onion
• Add cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, or any of your favorite seasonings to the cream cheese mixture
• Add 4 pieces chopped, cooked bacon in the cream cheese mixture
• Substitute cooked, crumbled sausage for the bacon
• Add extra panko bread crumbs for more crunch

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• Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
• Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Air Fryer Shrimp
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Jalapeño Poppers are a game day favorite, and this air fryer version is the BEST! They're easy to make, packed with all the flavors you know and love, and best of all... there's no frying required!

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Ingredients

• 6 jalapeño peppers
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese (I used colby jack)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and garlic salt and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
3. Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the pepper halves. Sprinkle additional cheese on top. Top with crumbled bacon and panko bread crumbs. 
4. Place the poppers in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350° F for 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Top with sliced green onions and serve with ranch dressing.

Notes

Recipe variations:

• Leave some seeds in the jalapeños for more spice
• Use flavored cream cheese such as jalapeño, garden vegetable, or chive & onion
• Add cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, or any of your favorite seasonings to the cream cheese mixture
• Add 4 pieces chopped, cooked bacon in the cream cheese mixture
• Substitute cooked, crumbled sausage for the bacon
• Add extra panko bread crumbs for more crunch

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 226mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g