Description
Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that elevates your dinner game effortlessly. Succulent chicken breasts are sliced and stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, spicy jalapenos, and melty cheddar cheese, all cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer. This dish is perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests, delivering that satisfying crunch and rich flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup bacon bits (for topping)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally about three-quarters of the way down to create pockets.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and jalapenos until well combined.
- Generously stuff each pocket with the cheese mixture.
- Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place stuffed chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add bacon bits during the last five minutes of cooking for extra crunch.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg