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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Vegetarian

    Air fryer Jalapeno Poppers

    Published: Jan 13, 2022 · Modified: Jul 7, 2022 by Rachna ·

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    These air fryer jalapeno poppers are an addictively delicious appetizer. Cheesy and gorgeous, these are low carb and keto friendly.

    I love spice and jalapenos are a favorite of mine. This easy jalapeno poppers recipe takes no time in coming together and needs just basic ingredients. It is the perfect game day or party snack.

    My teen absolutely relished these and asked for more. 🙂

    You may also like: Air fryer pickles, Fried Mushrooms in air fryer, air fryer stuffed mushrooms, air fryer corn on the cob.

    8 Golden air fried jalapeno poppers on a white plate with a floral design

    Tips to Make the Best Air fryer Jalapeno Poppers

    1. Choose fresh jalapenos and take out all veins and seeds carefully. If anything is left behind, it is super hot so be mindful. Also this does not relate to the recipe but wear gloves or your hands burn for hours.

    2. Use a combination of cream cheese and grated cheese. I also have used garlic mayo in place of cream cheese and it tastes heavenly.

    3. For a healthier version, use thick Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt in place of cream cheese.

    4. Use any spices of choice though minced garlic/garlic powder and pepper are good enough by themselves too.

    Golden air fried jalapeno poppers on a white plate

    Variations:

    1. For a dairy free version, use vegan cream cheese in place of cream cheese and vegan cheese in place of regular cheese in the recipe.

    2. For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt in place of cream cheese in the recipe.

    3. For a more indulgent version, use bacon and wrap around each jalapeno popper before air frying.

    4. I have used Italian seasoning, pepper, minced garlic and salt here. But feel free to vary the spices as per your liking.

    5. For a crunchy top, you can use ½ cup seasoned Panko and sprinkle on top before air frying.

    8 Golden air fried jalapeno poppers on a white plate with a floral design

    Stepwise Pictures

    Choose bright green jalapenos. Cut each in half using a sharp knife. Then with a spoon remove the veins and seeds from each half.

    Wear gloves while doing this.

    Now keep them aside.

    Jalapenos cut into halves with seeds and veins removed

    Prepare the filling

    Mix together cream cheese or vegan cream cheese with grated cheddar cheese or vegan cheese, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

    It is delicious so I did try a few tastes. 😉

    A white bowl with cream cheese, grated cheese, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt

    Fill each half of the jalapeno with this filling.

    I took about 1 tbsp. filling for each half.

    Stuffed jalapeno poppers on a chopping board

    Air fried Jalapeno poppers

    Line air fryer basket with parchment paper. I just use scissors to cut them to size.

    You can use perforated ones like these too.

    Lay jalapeno poppers with topping side up. Keep space between them.

    Jalapeno poppers with stuffing lined on parchment lined air fryer basket.

    Air fry at 180C or 360F for about 6-8 minutes till the cheese is golden brown and the jalapeno poppers are done.

    Golden air fried jalapeno poppers on a parchment paper lined air fryer basket

    Carefully remove them onto a plate and serve hot. It is really delicious.

    You can serve with a dip of choice.

    If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these as well.

    Baking Instructions

    Preheat oven at 425F. Bake for about 15 minutes at 425F till they are golden brown on top.

    Golden air fried jalapeno poppers on a white plate

    Here's the recipe card:

    Air fryer Jalapeno Poppers

    Rachna Parmar
    These delicious air fryer jalapeno poppers are keto-friendly and low carb. Vegan and healthier alternatives are also provided. Do try.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 170 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 jalapenos split into halves
    • 4 oz. Cream cheese or vegan cream cheese about 110 gm.
    • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded or vegan cheese
    • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • ½ tsp. pepper
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp. salt

    Instructions
     

    • Choose bright green jalapenos. Cut each in half using a sharp knife. Then with a spoon remove the veins and seeds from each half.
    • Wear gloves while doing this.
    • Now keep them aside.

    Prepare the filling

    • Mix together cream cheese or vegan cream cheese or Greek (or plant-based) yogurt with grated cheddar cheese or vegan cheese, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
    • It is delicious so I did try a few tastes. 😉
    • Fill each half of the jalapeno with this filling. I took about 1 tbsp. filling for each half.

    Air fried Jalapeno poppers

    • Line air fryer basket with parchment paper. I just use scissors to cut them to size.
    • You can use perforated ones like these too.
    • Lay jalapeno poppers with topping side up. Keep space between them.
    • Air fry at 180C or 360F for about 6-8 minutes till the cheese is golden brown and the jalapeno poppers are done.
    • Carefully remove them onto a plate and serve hot. It is really delicious.
    • You can serve with a dip of choice.

    Bake in Oven

    • Preheat oven at 425F. Bake for about 15 minutes at 425F till they are golden brown on top.

    Notes

    1. Choose fresh jalapenos and take out all veins and seeds carefully. If anything is left behind, it is super hot so be mindful. Also this does not relate to the recipe but wear gloves or your hands burn for hours.
    2. Use a combination of cream cheese and grated cheese. I also have used garlic mayo in place of cream cheese and it tastes heavenly.
    3. For a healthier version, use thick Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt  in place of cream cheese.
    4. Use any spices of choice though minced garlic/garlic powder and pepper are good enough by themselves too.
    5. For a dairy free version, use vegan cream cheese in place of cream cheese and vegan cheese in place of regular cheese in the recipe.
    6. For a crunchy top, you can use ½ cup seasoned Panko and sprinkle on top before air frying.
    7. You can add a bit of chopped bacon in the stuffing for a salty kick.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 781IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jessica Stroup says

      January 13, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      I would have never thought to make these in the air fryer. Genius! So good!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 13, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Thank you Jessica.

        Reply
    2. Sharon Chen says

      January 13, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I didn't know we can make these on an air fryer.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 13, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        Super quick and easy to do in air fryer.

        Reply
    3. Aimee Mars says

      January 13, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutely delicious! I can see why your teenager likes them so much. I'm going to make these for our movie night on Friday.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 13, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        Thanks Aimee. I hope you like them.

        Reply
    4. Wanda says

      January 13, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      Love jalapeno poppers and that you can make them in the air fryer! Really need to get me an air fryer now!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 13, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        You will love the air fryer.

        Reply
    5. Tavo says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious; thank you for this fantastic jalapeno recipe! I will make it again!!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 13, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        You're very welcome!

        Reply

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