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Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups (5 Ingredients)

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

3.95 from 20 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

These air fryer jalapeno popper wonton cups are crispy, creamy, and spicy — an easy 5-ingredient appetizer ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for game day, holidays, and parties, with an optional bacon version.

Ingredients 

  • 12 wonton wrappers, refrigerated produce section, near the tofu
  • 3 ounces fresh jalapenos, diced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 3 tablespoons bacon, cooked, crumbled bacon

Instructions

  • Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the diced jalapenos, sliced green onions, shredded cheese, and softened cream cheese (plus bacon, if using). Mix well until evenly blended.
  • Pre-crisp the shells. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and press one wonton wrapper into each cavity. Air fry at 300°F for 3 to 5 minutes, until the edges are golden and the bottoms are firm.
  • Fill and finish. Spoon the filling evenly into the crisped shells. Return the tin to the air fryer and cook at 330°F for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Equipment

Notes

  • Soften the cream cheese fully for the smoothest filling.
  • Don't skip pre-crisping the shells — it's what keeps the cups from going soggy.
  • Don't overfill so they don't leak during the second air fry.
  • Sturdier cups: press two wrappers into each cavity for a thicker, crunchier shell.
  • Mini version: halve the wrappers and use a mini muffin tin.
  • Make ahead / freeze: assemble without the final air fry and refrigerate, or freeze uncooked for up to 3 months; air fry from frozen with a couple extra minutes.
  • Storage: airtight in the fridge up to 3–4 days. Reheat at 325°F for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 0.4mg