Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect bite-sized party appetizer that can be made in an air fryer! They are crispy, cheesy, and have just the right amount of jalapeño in each bite.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 25jalapeño poppers
Ingredients
4mediumjalapeñosseeded and finely diced
8ouncescream cheeseroom temperature
4ouncesshredded pepper jack cheese
1/2cup flour
3largeeggs
2tablespoonswater
2cupspanko breadcrumbs
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the diced jalapeños, cream cheese, and pepper jack cheese.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out a rounded tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a ball. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Set out three bowls for the dredging station.
In bowl one, add the flour.
In bowl two, whisk together the eggs and water.
In bowl three, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Dredge the cheesy jalapeño balls in the flour first, then the egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture. To help prevent the cheese from leaking out while frying, do another coat of the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the jalapeño poppers in the Air Fryer in a single layer leaving a little room between each one. Spray with cooking spray. You may need to cook in batches.
Cook for 5 minutes at 375 degrees F or until golden brown. Make sure to not overcook or the cheese may leak out of the jalapeño poppers.
Remove from the Air Fryer, repeat with the remaining poppers if needed, and enjoy!
Notes
The Jalapeño Poppers can be refrigerated after they are cooked for up to three days.
To reheat, cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375 degrees F.