Description
Quick, crowd-pleasing appetizers with creamy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, crunchy walnuts, and jalapeño heat. Air fryer-baked to tender, golden perfection in minutes.
Ingredients
Baby bell peppers, 16 ounces (16 peppers)
Cream cheese, 4 ounces (room temperature)
Cheddar cheese, 2 ounces (shredded)
Jalapeño, ½ small (minced, ~1 tablespoon)
Walnuts, ¼ cup (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Slice peppers in half lengthwise from stem to tip
Remove seeds and ribs using a small spoon
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, chopped walnuts, and minced jalapeño
Spoon mixture into each pepper half, mounding slightly
Arrange in a single layer in air fryer basket
Air fry 7-12 minutes until golden and bubbly
Notes
Use mini sweet peppers if baby bells aren’t available
Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts
Omit jalapeño for mild flavor
Dairy-free option: Use vegan cream cheese
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper half
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg