Description: Cheese-stuffed jalapeño poppers are the ultimate holiday appetizer. Creamy cheese filling with a touch of spice is perfectly balanced by the crispy golden coating, making them a crowd favorite.
Recipe:
- Servings: 6 people (approx. 12 poppers)
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 large jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Prepare Peppers: Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Stuff Jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Coat: Dip the stuffed jalapeños in the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Cook: Arrange poppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with olive oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with ranch or a creamy dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Popper):
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
Notes:
- For extra spice, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or use serrano peppers.
- Add crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture for a smoky flavor.
- These can be prepped ahead and cooked just before serving.
Let me know if you’d like additional variations or help with anything else! 😊