Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
These easy jalapeño poppers are filled with a creamy cheese mixture, topped with crunchy panko, and air-fried until golden.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (divided)
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large jalapeño peppers
- 1/4 cup egg whites (from 2 large eggs) or fat-free liquid egg substitute
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, Cheddar, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon onion powder. Mix thoroughly.
- 2
In a wide bowl, combine bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, remaining 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon onion powder. Mix well.
- 3
Place egg whites or egg substitute in a second wide bowl.
- 4
Halve jalapeño peppers lengthwise, and remove seeds and stems. Spread the cheese mixture into the pepper halves.
- 5
Coat the pepper halves with the egg, followed by the seasoned bread crumbs.
- 6
Spray an air fryer with nonstick spray. Place pepper halves in the air fryer, and spray with nonstick spray.
- 7
Set air fryer to 390ºF (200°C). Cook until golden brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.