What is the best temperature for jalapeño poppers in the air fryer?

These stuffed jalapeños are best air fried at 325F. That's a lower temperature than I normally use for my air fryer, but air frying these poppers on a higher temperature usually results in the prosciutto burning before the peppers are cooked.

How long does it take to air fryer dairy-free jalapeño poppers?

At 325F, it will take 10-12 minutes per batch for the peppers to get tender and the prosciutto crispy. If you have a larger capacity air fryer, you may be able to air fry them all in one batch. If your air fryer is smaller, you will need to air fry in two batches.

What type of air fryer was this recipe tested in?

This recipe was tested using a Philips 2.75 quart air fryer. If you’re using a different brand, model and/or size, you may need to adjust the temperature or air frying time slightly. You will also need to air fry the jalapeños in multiple batches, particularly if your air fryer is the same size as mine or smaller.

Can you make these air fried jalapeño poppers in advance?

You can prepare the cashew cheese the day before and keep it covered in the refrigerator. You can even stuff and wrap the jalapeños a few hours in advance. Just cover and refrigerate until you are ready to air fry them.

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers (Dairy-Free)

Name: Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers (Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 1 cup hot water; 1/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or almond milk); 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 12 small jalapeño peppers; 8 slices prosciutto

Description

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers are a dairy-free twist on a game day staple! They’re filled with homemade cashew cheese and wrapped in crispy prosciutto. You only need 7 ingredients and they take just 10 minutes in the air fryer!

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk (or almond milk)
1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
12 small jalapeño peppers
8 slices prosciutto

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Instructions

Add the cashews to a glass dish, cover with hot water and let soak for 30 minutes.
Drain the cashews and add them to a blender or food processor along with the nut milk, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika and salt. Blend on high until creamy.
Cut your jalapeños in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membrane. (Wear gloves to protect your hands).
Tear each slice of prosciutto into 3 pieces. (Make sure they’re big enough to wrap around a jalapeño).
Fill each jalapeño half with cashew cheese and wrap with a piece of prosciutto.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Add the jalapeños in a single layer and air fry on 325F for 10-12 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the prosciutto is crispy. Repeat until all the jalapeños are air fried.

Notes

You can use traditional green jalapeños or black jalapeños (pictured in this recipe), which have a darker colour (almost black) and a milder taste.
A high powered blender or food processor works best to make the cashew cheese filling.
The cashew cheese will puff up in the air fryer, so be sure not to overfill the jalapeños.
This recipe was tested using a Philips 2.75 quart air fryer. If you’re using a different brand, model and/or size, you may need to adjust the temperature or air frying time slightly.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.