Air Fryer Jalapenos Poppers

Ingredients

6 medium jalapeños fresh
6 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Directions

Cut the jalapenos in half with a small knife or spoon, and remove the seeds and the white membrane. (Use gloves for this step or wash your hand just after you’re finished).

Add the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.

With a spoon, take 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and press it inside the jalapenos pepper.

In a small bowl, mix the panko bread and olive oil.

Take about ½ teaspoon of the panko mixture and press on the cream cheese on top of the jalapenos.

Place the jalapenos in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer—Cook at 400 ˚F for 5 minutes.

Serve hot and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.