Healthier Jalapeño Poppers

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Try jalapeño poppers in the air fryer with a few flavor upgrades. Start with a Greek-style yogurt–based filling, then mix in your favorite cheese, seasoning, and fresh herbs for poppers with about 30 calories and 50 milligrams of sodium.

By

Juliana Hale

Updated on January 17, 2023

Tested by

Allrecipes Test Kitchen

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Stand Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 jalapeño poppers

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
½ cup shredded Gouda cheese
¼ cup plain Greek-style yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon salt-free Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons whole-wheat panko bread crumbs

Directions

For filling, stir together cream cheese, gouda, yogurt, oregano, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a bowl.
Transfer filling to a piping bag (fitted with a tip) or a small zip-top plastic bag and snip off a corner. Pipe filling into each pepper half. Put panko in a small dish. Dip peppers, filling sides down, in panko to coat. Lightly coat panko with cooking spray.
Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Air-fry peppers, panko sides up and working in batches as needed, until tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. f you like, garnish with additional fresh herbs.

Cook's Note:

For a kid-friendly version, substitute 12 ounces mini bell peppers for the jalapeño peppers.

Keep cooked poppers warm in a 200 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven while air-frying remaining batches.

Variations:

Parmesan & Parsley Poppers: PARMESAN + PARSLEY + GARLIC-HERB SEASONING

Manchego & Chili-Lime Poppers: MANCHEGO + CILANTRO + CHILI-LIME SEASONING

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

63	Calories
4g	Fat
4g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 63
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 3g	6%
Potassium 97mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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