Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
Easy crispy buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers are the perfect snack! Fresh, cleaned jalapeños filled with a creamy buffalo chicken mixture and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs! You can bake or air fry these jalapeño poppers. Serve with a side of ranch dressing!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10-12 Jalapeños sliced in half lengthwise (seeds and ribs removed)
- 4 ounces ½ block full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 4 ounces cooked chicken shredded
- ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce regular or hot
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- ½ teaspoon EACH: smoked paprika AND garlic powder plus a bit more
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes fresh works, use 2 teaspoons
- 3 tablespoons melted salted butter
Instructions
- PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment for easier clean-up. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce, lemon juice, and a tiny pinch of garlic powder.
- FILL: Grab the cleaned peppers and either use a spoon to fill them with the prepared mixture or pop the prepared filling into a piping bag (or a freezer bag works too) snip off the end and pipe the mixer into the peppers.
- CRUNCHY STUFF: In a small bowl, combine the panko, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, and smoked paprika. Add the melted butter and use a fork to toss and combine the mixture. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the peppers. Place the peppers on the prepared baking tray and bake them for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve with ranch dressing while still hot!
Notes
- Use 12-14 jalapeños if yours are on the smaller side. I had huge jalapeños and needed only 10 of them.
- AIR FRYER - if you'd like to make these in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer on 325ºF and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown on top.
