Healthier Jalapeño Poppers

Try jalapeño poppers in the air fryer with a few flavor upgrades. Start with a Greek-style yogurt–based filling, then mix in your favorite cheese, seasoning, and fresh herbs for poppers with about 30 calories and 50 milligrams of sodium.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 63 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
• 1 tablespoon salt-free Italian seasoning
• 0.5 cup shredded Gouda cheese
• 0.25 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
• 1 pound jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
• 2 tablespoons whole-wheat panko bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.