Spicy, Crunchy, and Guilt-Free: Healthier Jalape

Recipe Details

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Stand Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

16 jalapeño poppers

Ingredients

1(8 ounce) packagereduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
½cupshredded Gouda cheese
¼cupplain Greek-style yogurt
1tablespoonchopped fresh oregano
1tablespoonsalt-free Italian seasoning
2clovesgarlic, minced
1poundjalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
2tablespoonswhole-wheat panko bread crumbs

Cooking Directions

For filling, stir together cream cheese, gouda, yogurt, oregano, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a bowl.
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.
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.

Cook’s Note:

For a kid-friendly version, substitute 12 ounces mini bell peppers for the jalapeño peppers.

Keep cooked poppers warm in a 200 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven while air-frying remaining batches.

Variations:

Parmesan & Parsley Poppers: PARMESAN + PARSLEY + GARLIC-HERB SEASONING

Manchego & Chili-Lime Poppers: MANCHEGO + CILANTRO + CHILI-LIME SEASONING

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories63
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 3g	6%
Potassium 97mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.