Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls Recipe
These Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls are a spicy, cheesy appetizer perfect for game day or parties. Soft and fluffy pizza dough is stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, black pepper, and chili powder, then wrapped around fresh jalapeños and air fried to golden perfection. The melted butter adds a rich finish, creating irresistible bite-sized rolls with a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 16 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapeño Filling
- 16 jalapeños
- 16 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Dough & Coating
- 1 can pizza dough (or alternatively Pillsbury or crescent roll sheets)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Nonstick cooking spray (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Jalapeños: Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds and membranes to reduce the heat level. Set aside.
- Make Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well integrated.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a clean surface and cut into squares large enough to wrap around each jalapeño half with filling.
- Assemble Rolls: Spoon a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto each jalapeño half and place it on a dough square. Wrap the dough around the filled jalapeño to enclose it completely, pinching edges to seal.
- Preheat Air Fryer and Prepare Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry the Rolls: Place the dough-wrapped jalapeño poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch. Brush each roll with melted butter. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the rolls carefully from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving for a delicious, cheesy, spicy appetizer.
Notes
- For less heat, use mild or deseeded jalapeños.
- Ensure cream cheese and shredded cheddar are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Brush with additional melted butter after cooking for extra flavor if desired.
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
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