Description
Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs are a mouthwatering appetizer that combines crispy, golden-brown jalapeños with a creamy, savory filling of sausage, cheese, and bacon. Perfect for parties or game day, these delectable bites are sure to impress your guests and leave them shouting for more. The air fryer method ensures a healthier version without compromising on flavor or texture, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 jumbo jalapeños
- 1 lb ground spicy sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and halve the jalapeños lengthwise; remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits until combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the sausage mixture.
- Roll each stuffed jalapeño in panko breadcrumbs until coated.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 armadillo eggs (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg