These air fryer jalapeno poppers are loaded with rich and flavorful cream cheese mixture, the right amount of seasonings, and topped with crunchy tortilla chips. Made in an air fryer, these peppers will take you just 6 minutes per batch and are healthier (and better quality) than deep frying.
2-3tablespoons sliced scallions , +more for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the peppers by cutting them in half and removing the seeds from the membranes.
Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each pepper.
Preheat the air fryer. I used Cosori 5.8 quart. Arrange the stuffed peppers in an air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 7 minutes.
While the peppers are frying, place the tortilla chips in a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Right after the jalapeno is cooked sprinkle the tortilla chips on top of each pepper. Serve with scallions and/or Ranch Dressing.
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NOTES
Nutrition is calculated without the tortilla chips.
This recipe makes 10 peppers, for about 5 people with 2 servings.
For more flavor, add cooked crumbly bacon to the filling.
To make these peppers spicy, leave all or just some of the seeds in the jalapenos.
Instead of breadcrumbs, panko or regular gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used.
Use common sense and a couple of gloves when handling these jalapenos. The best way to prep these is to use gloves cut them in half, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. That’s it. The main source of ‘’heat’’ in these peppers comes from seeds, so after removing those these peppers do not taste as spicy as they would with them.