Description
Crispy gluten-free jalapeño poppers made in an air fryer for a healthier snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large jalapeño peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Dip stuffed jalapeños in beaten egg, then coat with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray or brush jalapeños with olive oil.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Adjust spice level by leaving or removing pepper membranes.
- For extra crispiness, spray breadcrumbs lightly with oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg