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With minimal prep & 6-8 minutes of cooking you can cook the best Frozen Jalapeño Poppers in your Air Fryer *. Perfectly crispy and golden and loaded with spicy jalapeño and melted cheese - all ready to dip in your favorite sauce!
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Jalapeño poppers is one of those snacks I just can't get enough of. What's not to love about jalapeño peppers loaded with cream cheese inside, coated with breadcrumbs, and fried? It's a dream come true! And air fryer * jalapeño poppers is no exception.
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen jalapeño poppers
- Quicker than baking in the oven
- Less greasy than deep fat frying
- Super easy and done in 6-8 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes
- Frozen jalapeño poppers - either store bought or homemade
- Cooking oil is optional, but helps the crust crisp up nicely. You can use any kind or even cooking spray.
What kind of frozen jalapeño poppers will these directions work with?
These directions will work with any kind of frozen jalapeño poppers. Two of the best brands to use are Farm Rich and TGI Friday's.
How to make them
- Brush the jalapeño poppers with oil
- Spread out in preheated air fryer basket
- Air fry 6-8 minutes at 400°F (200°C), turning them once halfway
How to know when they are done cooking
The easiest way to find out when your jalapeño poppers are done cooking is to use an instant read thermometer * or meat thermometer *. The internal temperature * should reach 165°F (74°C).
If you don't have access to a thermometer, cut into one of the poppers and make sure it's heated through.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost, cook them straight from frozen
- Cook in a single layer for best results
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and brands of jalapeño poppers
- Don't cook too long or the cheese will start oozing out
- Test a few first to gauge the exact time needed in your air fryer *
- Let them cool a bit before eating - that cheese is suuuuper hot!
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
- Allow to cool down completely before storing
- Reheat in the air fryer * for 4-5 minutes at 380°F (190°C)
Recipe FAQ
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Yes! It's the very best way to cook them.
Air fry 6-8 minutes at 400°F (200°C), turning them once halfway.
Air fry 6-8 minutes at 400°F (200°C), turning them once halfway.
You don't have to, but I recommend it for the crispiest result.
Sauces to serve them with
Need a quick and easy sauce (or two) for your jalapeño poppers? Try these!
- 2-minute Gluten Free BBQ Sauce
- 5-minute Lime Aioli
- 5-minute Chipotle Ranch
- 5-minute Blue Cheese Sauce
- 5-minute Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime
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Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeño Poppers
Print RateIngredients
- 6 frozen jalapeño poppers
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Brush the frozen jalapeño poppers with oil, then spread them out in a single layer in the air fryer basket.6 frozen jalapeño poppers, 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Pastry brush* (optional)
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen jalapeño poppers - either store bought or homemade, any brand works
- Cooking oil is optional, but helps the crust crisp up nicely
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best results
- Don't defrost, cook them straight from frozen
- Cook in a single layer for best results
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and brands of jalapeño poppers
- Don't cook too long or the cheese will start oozing out
- Test a few first to gauge the exact time needed in your air fryer *
- Let them cool a bit before eating - that cheese is suuuuper hot!
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish
- Allow to cool down completely before storing
- Reheat in the air fryer * for 4-5 minutes at 380°F (190°C)
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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