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Jalapeño Popper Bites

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 4 jalapeños diced
  • 2 green onions
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup regular breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, seasoning.
  2. Roll into 1-inch balls.
  3. Coat each ball in flour → egg → breadcrumbs.
  4. Air fry at 385°F for 8–10 minutes.
  5. Serve with ranch or chipotle mayo.

Notes

  • Use fresh jalapeños, not pickled.
  • Chill balls before coating for firmer texture.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
  • For extra crunch, double-coat with breadcrumbs.