Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Mushrooms

best recipe for Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword air-fryer-stuffed-mushrooms, jalapeno-popper-recipes, jalapeno-popper-stuffed-mushrooms

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 203kcal

Ingredients

16 large portabella mushrooms (If using jumbo mushroom caps, use 8)
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled reserve 2 Tbsp drippings
12 oz Neufchatel cream cheese softened
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
3 medium jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar or colby jack cheese
3 medium green onions chopped
Breading:
1 1/2 cups crushed Club crackers
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk

Instructions

Clean mushrooms, pat dry and remove stems. Set aside. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp then remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
Filling: In large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to whip together Neufchatel, chili, garlic salt, lemon pepper, onion powder and minced garlic until fully combined.
Meanwhile, in the skillet with reserved bacon drippings sauté red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and jalapenos over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, just until beginning to soften. Add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat, let cool slightly.
To the creamed mixture add bacon, cooked vegetables, shredded cheese and green onions mixing well by hand to combine. Use a spoon to divide the mixture evenly among the mushroom caps.
Breading: In a medium sized bowl, combine cracker crumbs, chili powder, garlic and lemon pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs with milk.
Carefully dip stuffed mushroom caps into egg mixture; then dredge in cracker mixture pressing gently on all sides. Repeat with remaining mushrooms. Spray breading with an oil sprayer or cooking spray.
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray. Air fry in batches, arranging mushrooms in basket leaving room between each for air to circulate. Cook breaded mushrooms for 7 minutes, then check. Spray any dry spots again with oil or cooking spray then cook for another 5-7 minutes or until fork tender. (Depending on size, more or less time will be needed)
Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.

Notes

If preferred, you can sprinkle the tops only with crushed Doritos or seasoned crumbs.
Depending on the size of the mushrooms, yield may be less or greater.
To bake in the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil, spray with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on pan without touching, Spray mushrooms with an oil spritzer or a cooking spray. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until lightly golden and fork tender. May increase oven temperature to broil to brown further, if desired. Rest for 5 minutes on pan then serve.

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