Healthier Jalapeño Poppers
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
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1/2 cup shredded Gouda cheese
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1/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
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1 tablespoon salt-free Italian seasoning
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
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2 tablespoons whole-wheat panko bread crumbs
Directions
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For filling, stir together cream cheese, gouda, yogurt, oregano, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a bowl.
2
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.
3
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.