Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers (from Frozen)

Try these Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers for a quick and easy snack. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and completely irresistible.

These jalapeno poppers are one of our favorite snacks to make for game night. There is no prep involved, you simply pop them into the air fryer and in 14 minutes you have piping hot crisp and cheesy goodness.

Frozen jalapeno poppers are a handy snack option for impromptu gatherings or when you’re looking for a quick appetizer. These ones cook straight from the freezer so there’s no need to thaw. The only thing you have to worry about is what dipping sauce to serve with them. You can also make your own fresh jalapeno poppers

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Ingredients You Need

• Frozen jalapeno poppers – Look for them in the freezer section of any grocery store.
• Cooking oil – Optional. It does help the poppers to brown better while cooking.
• Dipping sauces – Use your favorite sauce.

What Jalapeno Poppers to Use?

There are so many different brands of frozen jalapeno poppers you can buy. Which one you use really depends on your own preferences. I really like the Farm Rich poppers. I had no trouble finding them at the grocery store. TGI Fridays Poppers are very good as well and come with a raspberry habanero dipping sauce.

How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers

Add the frozen jalapeno poppers in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Make sure they aren’t stacked on top of each other.

Cook at 390° F (200° C) for 14 minutes shaking or turning them over half way. If you shake them too much the outside coating could break off so shake gently.

I did spray a fine layer of cooking spray over them when I turned them over, which is optional. I found that it helped them brown better. If you do, make sure to use a non-propellant oil, which has no harmful aerosols or chemicals. These will hurt the non-stick finish on your air fryer.

How to Tell if They Are Done

The jalapeno poppers should be golden brown at the end of the 14 minutes. You may even notice that a few have split open and some of the filling has oozed out. These are all good signs.

The best way to know that they are done is to use a food thermometer. Check to make sure that the internal temperature is 165° F. If they aren’t up to temperature add 2 minutes and check again.

Storing Options

Refrigerator: Place the cooled jalapeno poppers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating Options

Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F, place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and reheat for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Microwave: Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1-2 minutes per serving, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Air Fryer: Place in the air fryer basket, and cook for 5-8 minutes at 390° F, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, shaking or flipping halfway through.

Dipping Sauces to Try

Dipping sauce is really optional for these crispy poppers. It can add another layer of flavor and make them sing though. If you want to try a dipping sauce or two here are some of our favorites.

• Ranch Dressing
• Salsa
• Spicy Chipotle Mayo
• Honey Sriracha Sauce
• Raspberry Jam

Extra Tips & Suggestions

• Don’t thaw the jalapeno poppers before you cook them. Just dump them in the basket and go.
• You can cook the whole package at one time. Just make sure that they are not stacked up and in a single layer.
• They will be really hot when they come out. Give them a few minutes to cool before you bite into them so that they don’t burn you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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