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Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Poppers


  • Author: Sweta Patel
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 12 jalapenos
  • 6oz cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp pimento cheese dip *See notes °
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  •  cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds. Place the jalapeños in the air fryer for 5 mins on 350°F.
  2. In a bowl mix cream cheese and all the spices and pimento cheese dip. Fill each jalapeño with the cheese mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, add Panko crumbs and dip each jalapeño upside in the bowl to fully cover it in bread crumbs.
  4. Place in the air fryer basket and spray with a little cooking oil and air fry for 7 minutes at 400°F. Serve with ranch or any sauce of choice.

Notes

  • Pimento peppers are located in the condiments section of the grocery store, they come jarred.
  • You can use the extra filled for more jalapeños or use as a dip!
  • You can add scallions and other herbs like parsley and cilantro if you like.
  • Grilling these peppers are easy, just place them on the grill on med-high heat for 6-10 mins until peppers are a little charred and bread crumbs are brown and toasty.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: jalapeno poppers, pimento cheese