Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are an appetizer staple, and this version will be your go-to recipe. Using the air fryer, they are done in under 10 minutes and amazingly delicious!
I love Jalapeno Poppers, but don’t love how long they take to make. I often buy them at the store, but you can save a TON of money by making them yourself, and its SUPER EASY! Using the Air Fryer is amazing for jalapeno poppers because it cooks so quickly and evenly. It takes 10 minutes to make this easy appetizer recipe from start to finish!
I love the Air Fryer! It’s an appliance than can pretty much do it all. I’ve shared so many easy air fryer recipes with y’all, Including Asparagus Fries, Avocado Fries, Air Fryer Hot Dogs and so many other air fryer recipes!
Like I said, making these Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers is EASY! Here’s how:
How to make Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Make the filling for the jalapeno poppers: Soften cream cheese (microwave 30 seconds), then add salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic to the cream cheese. Add finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey cheese to the cream cheese. Mix with a fork until everything is completely combined.
- Prep the jalapeños: Wash the whole jalapeños, then cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Set them aside. WASH YOUR HANDS!
- Make the filling for the jalapeno poppers: Soften the cream cheese (microwave 30 seconds), then add salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic. Add finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey cheese to the cream cheese. Mix with a fork until everything is completely combined.
- Next, you are going to fill the poppers with the filling; Spoon the filling into the empty pocket until it’s full. I like to overfill them a little, but that is up to you!
- Once you fill all of the jalapeno poppers, place them into the air fryer basket and close it.
- Set the air fryer to 370 degrees F, then set the timer on 7 minutes. Once the time is up, open the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Remove carefully from the air fryer and top with cooked crumbled bacon and green onions if desired.
As I said, it couldn’t be easier to make jalapeno poppers in the air fryer! It’s quick, simple, and they turn out majorly delicious!
These Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are low carb and KETO friendly as well.
- Nutritional information per popper (1/2 whole jalapeno): 88 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbohydrates, 4g protein. 3 WW points.
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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are an appetizer staple, and this version will be your go-to recipe. Using the air fryer, they are done in under 10 minutes and amazingly delicious!
- 5 large jalapeños, cut in half and seeds removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese (I used 1/3 less fat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/4 cup finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 TBS cooked crumbled bacon
- 2 TBS green onions
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Soften cream cheese (microwave 30 seconds in microwave safe bowl or leave on counter for 30 minutes). Add salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic to the softened cream cheese. Add finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey cheese. Mix with a fork until everything is completely combined.
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Wash the whole jalapeños, then cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Set them aside. WASH YOUR HANDS!
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Fill the jalapeños with filling; Spoon the filling into the empty pocket until it’s full. I like to overfill them a little, but that is up to you!
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Place them into the air fryer basket and close it. Set the Air Fryer to 370 degrees and 7 minutes. Once the time is up, open the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes.
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Remove carefully from the air fryer and top with cooked crumbled bacon and green onions if desired.
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Nutritional information per popper (1/2 whole jalapeno): 88 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbohydrates, 4g protein. 3 WW points.
Matt Taylor says
Yummy! I love Jalapeno poppers. I haven’t tried them in my air fryer yet, awesome idea!
Kimberly says
It’s impossible to get enough of these, they’re so delicious!
Lily says
These were the most delicious side to our steak. We loved the crunch of the upper and the creamy filling, it was an awesome and super easy side.
Catalina says
My husband will go crazy over these jalapeno poppers. Love that they are made in the Air Fryer!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Wow!! These air fryer jalapeno poppers are amazing!!
Suzy says
Jalapeno poppers are the best! Love how simple they are and how quickly they cook up in the air fryer!
Sara Welch says
Probably my new favorite recipe for the air fryer! These were perfectly cheesy with the right amount of kick! Delicious!
Janet Oslica says
I have made MANY different stuffed jalapeno recipes…this is by far our favorite. Took some to a friends house and they devoured them!! We grow our own in the summer so I will be making these a lot!!!
Allyson says
YES!!!! It is soooo good, right?!?! I love how easy it is! I am going to grow some jalapenos too now that you mention it!