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Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Bites

Spice up your snack game with these air fryer jalapeño popper bites. Filled with creamy cheese and a hint of bacon, they're the perfect bite-sized treat. Quick and easy, these bites are ideal for parties or a cozy night in.
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer appetizers, air fryer jalapeño popper, jalapeño popper bites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 18 bites
Calories 127kcal
Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup panko
  • Oil for coating you can use non-aerosol cooking oil spray or use cooking oil and a pastry brush

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the shredded cheese, cream cheese, jalapeños, bacon, and minced garlic.
  • Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to make 18 portions of the filling. and roll them into balls. Arrange the balls on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Freeze the balls on the baking sheet for an hour.
  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in one bowl. Put whisked eggs and panko in two separate bowls.
  • Dredge the balls first in flour, then dunk in the eggs, then coat with the panko. Put the coated balls back on the baking sheet.
  • Freeze again on a baking sheet for 20 minutes.
  • Coat the balls with oil (either using a non-aerosol cooking oil spray or using a brush).
  • Cook at in the air fryer at 340°F for 7 minutes or until golden brown. You'll likely need to do 2 batches in order to put them in a single layer with enough room around them for even browning.
  • Remove, let cool briefly, and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

1. You can add other ingredients to make variations on these. Try crabmeat, chopped, cooked shrimp, or additional spices to the cream cheese mixture.
2. Serve these with your favorite dipping sauce—Ranch Dressing, Sriracha Ranch, Buffalo Sauce, Barbecue Sauce, or just pop them on their own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.5mg