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tray of air fried easy jalapeno poppers topped with melted cheese and salsa verde.
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5 from 4 votes

Easy Jalapeño Poppers

These Easy Jalapeño Poppers are a sure fire way to bring some heat to the dinner table. These spicy, crunchy peppers are stuffed with an incredibly creamy filling seasoned with paprika and sriracha and topped with bubbly, gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer or oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Spoon
  • Oven safe dish

Ingredients

  • 4 large jalapenos
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted garlic hummus
  • ½ cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ cup bacon optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven or air-fryer 375°F.
  • Wash and halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • In a mixing bowl, fold together cream cheese, hummus, paprika, and sriracha and mix until combined. If you are using bacon, add bacon and some bacon grease at this step.
  • Use a spoon to scoop the mixture into each jalapeno.
  • Place stuffed jalapenos in an oven safe dish and bake/air-fry for 12-15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the tray from the oven or air fryer and top each pepper with shredded cheese.
  • Change oven to broil and let cheese melt for approximately 2-3 minutes. If using an air fryer, pop back into the air fryer.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Want to add some more fun toppings? Add some salsa verde, Mexican crema, or fresh cilantro.
I love using colby jack cheese, but I bet cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone would be great. Just keep in mind that every cheese is going to have a different melting point, so keep a close eye on your poppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 halves | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g