Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers
This easy method for Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers turns a frozen cheese stuffed jalapeno into a crispy appetizer in just 10 minutes or less. Great for any air fryer or Ninja Foodi!
If you need a quick and crispy appetizer, it’s a good idea to break out your air fryer! Air frying appetizer foods makes them crispy and cooked in much less time than your oven.
It also reduces clean up and there’s no need to turn on the oven! The air fryer is a small convection oven that circulates dry heat around all surface area of the food your cooking to create a perfectly crisp outside and a tender inside.
Try making frozen jalapeno poppers in your air fryer or Ninja Foodi in just 10 minutes or less!
🌶Ingredients & Equipment
Frozen Jalapeno Poppers – There are plenty of options to choose from in your grocery store’s frozen section. We like using the ones from Great Value, Friday’s, Market Pantry, and Farm Rich.
Air Fryer – There are so many air fryers to choose from these days. I enjoy using my Ninja Foodi because I think it’s the absolute best. I enjoy using my all-in-one air fryer and pressure cooker because it saves time and there saves valuable counter space.
📖How To Air Fry Frozen Jalapeno Poppers
Preheat the air fryer. When cooking frozen foods, it’s a good idea to get your air fryer started by preheating for 3-5 minutes. 400 degrees F seems to be the perfect temperature to air fry frozen jalapeno poppers.
Air Fry Jalapeno Poppers. Place frozen jalapeno poppers at the bottom of your preheated air fryer and set the timer for 10 minutes. Flip halfway using tongs and remove when cooked. Bigger jalapeno poppers may need 2-3 minutes of additional cooking time.
⏲Best Time & Temperature To Air Fry Jalapeno Poppers
The amount of time it takes to air fry a frozen jalapeno popper depends on the size of the jalapeno and how accurate your air fryer is. Generally a temperature of 400F is needed to thaw and crisp frozen jalapeno poppers in 10-12 minutes or less.
- Breaded Jalapeno Poppers – 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Un breaded Jalapeno Poppers – 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Frozen Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers – 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Fresh Jalapeno Poppers – 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
♻Storing & Reheating
Storing Leftover Jalapeno Poppers: Leftover jalapeno poppers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Reheating: To reheat cooked jalapeno poppers, place in a preheated air fryer at 325 for 6-8 minutes or until warmed through and crispy.
❔FAQ
No need! The air fryer circulates dry heat which eliminates the need for excess oil.
I generally start at 400F and adjust the minutes depending on the size. For large jalapeno poppers, you can start with a temperature of 375F to prevent it from burning.
More Air Fryer Frozen Appetizers
- Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits
- Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread
- Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp
- Air Fryer Frozen Crab Cakes
- Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 1 pound Frozen Jalapeno Poppers
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 3-5 minutes.
- Place frozen jalapeno poppers in the air fryer basket and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- At the 5 minute mark, flip the jalapeno poppers.
- Once finished cooking, remove from heat with tongs.
Notes
⏲Best Time & Temperature To Air Fry Jalapeno Poppers
The amount of time it takes to air fry a frozen jalapeno popper depends on the size of the jalapeno and how accurate your air fryer is. Generally a temperature of 400F is needed to thaw and crisp frozen jalapeno poppers in 10-12 minutes or less.- Breaded Jalapeno Poppers – 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Un breaded Jalapeno Poppers – 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Frozen Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers – 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Fresh Jalapeno Poppers – 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
