Description
Crispy and delicious frozen jalapeno poppers cooked quickly and evenly in an air fryer, perfect as a spicy appetizer or snack. These poppers come out golden brown with a crunchy exterior and a creamy filling, served best with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package frozen jalapeno poppers (approximately 12-15 pieces)
- Cooking spray
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for cooking your jalapeno poppers evenly and getting that crispy texture.
- Prepare the basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent the poppers from sticking during cooking, helping them turn out perfectly crispy on all sides.
- Arrange the poppers: Place the frozen jalapeno poppers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure to leave some space between them. This spacing is crucial for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Cook the poppers: Air fry the jalapeno poppers for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. This helps ensure they cook evenly and develop a golden brown, crispy exterior.
- Check doneness: After the timer goes off, check the poppers to see if they are golden brown. If more crispiness is desired, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while monitoring closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Once cooked to perfection, transfer the jalapeno poppers to a serving platter and pair them with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese dressing. Enjoy them hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking is important for crispiness.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the air fryer model and size of poppers.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Use cooking spray sparingly to avoid excess oiliness while ensuring non-stick performance.
