Easy Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno peppers stuffed with a cream cheese chicken mixture then cooked in the air fryer until crispy on the outside and melted on the inside.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 148kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 medium jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 375°F.
- Slice the jalapenos long ways and remove the seeds.
- In a medium bowl combine, cream cheese, 3/4 of the shredded cheese, rotisserie chicken, salt and pepper using a spatula. Set aside.
- Add the jalapenos (in batches if necessary) to the air fryer and cook for 1-2 minutes until edges start to brown/blacken and jalapenos are slightly tender.
- Transfer jalapenos to a cutting board.
- Fill each of the jalapeno haves will filling. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Place the filled jalapenos halves into the air fryer basket. Shut the basket and cook at 375°F for 4-6 minutes until cheese has melted and slightly crisped (browning in color).
- Remove to a plate and repeat the rest of the stuffed poppers until complete.
- Serve immediately. Best stored in an air tight container in the fridge up to 5 days and reheated in the air fryer at 400 for 3-4 minutes.
- Note: air fryer vary highly in hot quickly they cook food so keep an eye on the jalapenos when pre-cooking as they can burn easily!
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Notes
Net Carbs: 2g
Serving Size: 4 jalapeno poppers (halves)
Yields: 24 jalapeno poppers (halves)
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 1g