Homestyle · Appetizer/Side
Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño halves filled with a creamy cheese mixture and baked until golden.
- Prep time
- 20 minutes
- Cook time
- 15 minutes
- Total time
- 35 minutes
- Servings
- 16 poppers
Ingredients
- 8 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115 g)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (90 g)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
- Place the flour in one bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk in another, and place the panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each stuffed jalapeño in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the poppers in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until deeply golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly.
- Serve warm while the centers are creamy and melted.