All of the delicious ingredients that are in jalapeño poppers are stuffed into mushroom caps to create these irresistible Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
8Large Mushrooms
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Ingredients
For Mushrooms
8Portobello Mushroomslarge
12ouncesCream Cheesesoftened
1cupSharp Cheddar Cheesegrated
2teaspoonsChili Lime Seasoning
1 1/2teaspoonsMinced Garlic
PinchSalt
1/2cupRed Bell Pepperchopped
1/2cupYellow Bell Pepperchopped
3Medium Jalapenoschopped and deveined
1/3cupBaconcooked and crumbled
1TablespoonOnionfinely chopped
For Breading
1 1/2cupsCrackerscrushed
2teaspoonsChili Lime Seasoning
1teaspoonGarlic Powder
PinchSalt
2Eggs
1/3cupMilk
Instructions
Wash mushrooms, pat dry and remove stems. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, combine cream and cheddar cheeses, chili lime seasoning, garlic and salt until well mixed.
Stir bell and jalapeño peppers, bacon and onions into the mixture. Generously stuff the inside of the mushroom caps with the cheese mixture.
In a small to medium sized bowl, combine crushed crackers with the breading seasonings (chili lime seasoning, garlic powder and salt).
Beat eggs and milk in another small to medium sized mixing bowl.
Dunk mushrooms into egg mixture; then dredge in cracker mixture (make sure the mushroom is covered with the breading).
Cook breaded mushrooms in air fryer at 370/187C for 15 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a crispier finish, lightly spray tops and sides of mushrooms with butter flavored cooking spray.
Soften cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
Chopped cilantro can be substituted as garnish if desired.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Nutrition Information
Calories 349kcal | Carbohydrates 15g | Protein 12g | Fat 28g | Saturated Fat 14g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 110mg | Sodium 418mg | Potassium 505mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 6g | Vitamin A 1152IU | Vitamin C 37mg | Calcium 186mg | Iron 1mg