Jalapeño peppers filled with a cream cheese and cheddar mixture, air-fried until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly.
Ingredients:
– 8 large jalapeños
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/4 cup diced onion
– 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
– 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for brushing
Instructions:
1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
2. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and cilantro.
4. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
5. In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and flour.
6. Dip each jalapeño half in the beaten egg, and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Brush the air fryer basket lightly with oil.
8. Place the jalapeños in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
9. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
10. Serve warm. Enjoy!
This Air-Fried Stuffed Jalapeños recipe will serve up to 4 adults!
*Please note that cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Adjust accordingly for the best results.
