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Five jalapeños poppers lined up side by side.

Crispy Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Serving Size: 4 people
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

Crispy, creamy, spicy, and nutritious air fryer jalapeños. One of best appetizers that is whipped out in minutes when placed on the table. These vegan poppers are filled with creamy vegan soft cheese, nutritional yeast, spices and fresh herbs. Super flavorful and easy to make in the air fryer.

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 Air Fryer

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cup vegan soft cheese personal favorite is from Kitehill
  • 10 whole jalapeños
  • ½ cup green onions finely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups panko bread cumbs
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil or vegan butter

METHOD
 

  • Slice all the jalapeños lengthwise. Removing the stem or keeping it intact is a personal preference (mainly for presentation).
    Use a spoon to scoop out the inner membrane and remove the seeds. Leave some seeds, if you prefer more heat.
  • To make the cheese filling, use a mixing bowl and add the following ingredients: vegan soft cheese, nutritional yeast, all the spices, cilantro and green onions.
    Use a small spatula or spoon to mix all the filling ingredients together.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs and oil properly till all the bread crumbs are moist.
  • Fill jalapeños with cheese filling.
  • Push down the sliced, filling side of each jalapeño popper against the bread crumbs to evenly top the jalapeños with bread crumbs.
    Or simply use a spoonful of bread crumbs and sprinkle over the filling.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 370°F. Then place 10 poppers at a time for 6 minutes each.
  • Cool down the jalapeños poppers for 5 minutes before serving.
    Optional: Serve them along some southwest dressing to dip before taking a bite.

NOTES

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  • Wear gloves: When removing seeds from the jalapeños, be aware that it will leave spice on your hands. Remember to wear gloves or coat your hands with some oil before this process to avoid getting spice on your hands!
  • Batch fry: If you have a smaller air fryer, work in batches. This will help consistently cook and crisp them up.
  • Size matters: Try to buy consistently-sized jalapeños so they’re easier to stuff and cook evenly.
  • Smooth the sides: To prevent the cream cheese filling from spilling over and making a mess in your air fryer, smooth the filling down so it is flush with the sides of the peppers.

NUTRITION

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: air fryer jalapeño poppers, vegan jalapeno poppers
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