Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Jalapeno poppers are a popular appetizer made with jalapeno peppers stuffed with a cheesy mixture covered with bread and baked till crispy.

Step By Step Instructions for Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Take cream cheese in a mixing bowl. The cheese should be at room temperature and soft enough to mix.
1 Cup Cream Cheese
Then add shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper powder and salt to the mixture.
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Mix all the ingredients together to make the filling and set aside.

Pulse some bread slices to make breadcrumbs or use a readymade panko mixture and spread it on a plate.
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
Add garlic powder, black pepper powder and salt to the breadcrumbs. You can skip if using readymade pre seasoned breadcrumbs.
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove all the seeds and fleshy part. Let the top part of tha jalapenos remain to hold the filling.
Stuff the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture prepared earlier and gently press it.
Press the stuffed jalapeno in the breadcrumbs with the cheese side facing down.
Turn around and gently press the breadcrumbs with your fingers to make them stick to the cheese and add more on the top if needed.
Place the stuffed jalapenos on a lined baking tray if baking in the oven. For an air fryer place them directly in the basket.
Bake them in a preheated oven at 375℉ (200℃) for around 15 minutes or till the cheese is melted and bubbling. Or air fry them at 375℉ (200℃) for around 5-8 minutes.
Take out the tray from the over.
Jalapeno poppers are ready. Serve them hot with any dipping sauce of your choice.