Air fryer recipe · Party
Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapenos stuffed with a cheesy filling and air fried until golden and soft.
- 10 minTotal time
- 180°CAir fryer
- 3Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 265kcal
- 7.9 gprotein
- 17.7 gcarbs
- 18.8 gfat
- 4.9 gfibre
Per serving, about 3 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- jalapeno pepper10
- cream cheese0.5 cup
- cheddar cheese0.25 cup, grated
- breadcrumbs0.25 cup
- garlic powder0.5 tsp
Method
Prep the jalapenos
Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and white ribs with a small spoon. Removing them tames the heat, and washing your hands after stops the sting spreading to your eyes.
Make the filling
Mix the cream cheese, grated cheddar and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth and even. A well blended filling holds its shape in the pepper and melts evenly without splitting or running out.
Stuff the peppers
Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mix and press a layer of breadcrumbs on top. The crumbs soak up surface moisture and crisp into a golden lid over the soft cheese filling.
Arrange in the basket
Place the stuffed jalapenos cut side up in a single layer in the basket. Keeping them upright and a little apart stops the filling sliding out and lets the hot air crisp every side.
Air fry
Air fry at 180°C for 10 min until the peppers soften and the cheese filling turns light golden and holds its shape. A bubbling, set top means they are heated right through.
