JALAPEÑO POPPERS⁠

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JALAPEÑO POPPERS⁠

A perfect recipe to share this 4th of ⁠July⁠
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5 jalapeño peppers ⁠
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil ⁠
4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature⁠
1 cup colby jack, shredded⁠
1 tsp garlic powder⁠
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped ⁠
1/4 tsp paprika ⁠
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs⁠
1/2 tsp dried oregano ⁠
1 tbsp butter ⁠
Salt and pepper to taste ⁠
Ranch dressing for serving ⁠
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Slice jalapeños in half, remove seeds and veins.⁠
Drizzle with olive oil and coat evenly.⁠
Place on air fryer tray lined with parchment paper.⁠
Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Cool.⁠
Mix panko breadcrumbs, paprika, oregano, butter, salt, and pepper.⁠
Combine cream cheese, Colby Jack cheese, garlic powder, red onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl.⁠
Fill jalapeño halves with cheese mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture.⁠
Air fry at 350°F for 8 minutes until golden brown.⁠
Serve warm with ranch dressing.

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Irie Hansen is the co-founder of Fritaire and a mom who believes healthy cooking should actually be easy. She's passionate about non-toxic kitchens and loves testing new recipes, trying random things she finds online, and proving you don't need chemicals to make great food.

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