Healthier Jalapeño Poppers
Healthier Jalapeño Poppers pair a tangy Greek-yogurt and Neufchâtel filling with smoky Gouda, garlic, oregano, and Italian herbs, then get a crunchy whole-wheat panko finish in the air fryer. They’re lightly browned, gently spicy, and satisfyingly cheesy with a fresh herb aroma—perfect for game day snacks, party platters, or a lively appetizer before dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
For the filling, mix the cream cheese, gouda, yogurt, oregano, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a tip, or put it in a small zip-top plastic bag and snip off one corner. Pipe the filling into each pepper half. Place the panko in a small dish. Dip the peppers, filling side down, into the panko to coat. Lightly spray the panko with cooking spray.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Air-fry the peppers, panko sides up and working in batches as needed, until tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. If you like, garnish with additional fresh herbs.
- Calories 30.22 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.6 g Low Source
- Carbs 3.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.47 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.86 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 4.38 mg Low Source
- Sodium 35.87 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.1 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.32 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 36.83 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 75.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 18.08 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 33.77 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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