Air-Fryer Pepper Poppers

Name: Air-Fryer Pepper Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; Optional: Sour cream, French onion dip and ranch salad dressing

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Yield about 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Optional: Sour cream, French onion dip and ranch salad dressing

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Spoon 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs.
Spritz fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, place poppers in a single layer in basket. Cook until cheese is melted and heated through, 15-20 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream, dip or dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed pepper half: 81 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York

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