Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Dip
Description
A creamy, cheesy jalapeño popper dip loaded with bacon and fresh peppers, air fried until bubbling and golden in under 10 minutes. Low-carb, keto-friendly, and made in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional topping:
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Optional garnishes:
- sliced scallions
- jalapeño rings
- reserved crumbled bacon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream together until completely smooth.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, minced jalapeños, shredded cheese, and most of the bacon, reserving a little for garnish.
- Spread into a small oven-safe dish that fits your air fryer basket with an inch of clearance. Smooth the top. If using the topping, toss the panko with melted butter and scatter it over the surface.
- Air fry at 330°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. No preheating needed.
- Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions, jalapeño rings, and reserved bacon. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
Notes
- Make ahead: assemble up to 2 days in advance, refrigerate, and add 3–4 minutes to the cook time when cooking from cold.
- Oven method: bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat at 300°F for 4–5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 442IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 0.2mg