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    A Full Living » Blog » Appetizers

    Published: Nov 6, 2021 · Modified: Feb 1, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

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    air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers

    These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers are wrapped in bacon, then drizzled with buffalo ranch sauce, and garnished with green onions for a seriously satisfying bite! Make them for a snack, for dinner, or for your next get together. Everyone will love these and they come together so quickly.

    air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with bacon

    These keto friendly and gluten free morsels are packed with flavor. They're essentially the ultimate mashup of foods, coming together to form something seriously flavorful. The ingredients, prep work and cook time are super minimal. You're going to want to try these!

    We include lots of process pictures in the body of the text, as well as ideas for substitutions and more. Feel free to skip to the recipe card if you'd like to get right into it. This recipe is also available as a Google Web Story here!

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    • 🥓Ingredients
    • ✏️Ingredient notes
    • 📖Instructions
    • ✨Tips and tricks
    • 💭Frequently asked questions
    • 🎉More recipes to try
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    • 💬 Community

    🥓Ingredients

    air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers ingredients graphic

    ✏️Ingredient notes

    • Jalapeños - Halved lengthwise, with the seeds and ribs removed. These will be the vessel for all of the yummy goodness!
    • Cream cheese & smoked gouda - Let the cream cheese sit out at room temperature so it's easy to mix in with the shredded smoked gouda.
    • Shredded chicken - Cook and shred chicken ahead of time, or use a canned version. Whatever you prefer will work great here.
    • Buffalo sauce - Use your favorite buffalo sauce here, we like Frank's RedHot.
    • Ranch dressing - You can use whatever your favorite ranch dressing is.
    • Seasonings - Kosher salt, black pepper, dried onion powder, garlic powder and dried parsley will perfectly complement these tasty bites. We use some in both the ranch dipping sauce and mixed in with the buffalo chicken dip mixture.
    • Green onions - To garnish everything!

    📖Instructions

    To prepare the filling, combine gouda cheese, cream cheese, Frank's, salt and the dried seasonings. Mix to combine.

    cream cheese and gouda cheese in a bowl to be mixed
    seasonings, red hot sauce, cream cheese and cheese in a bowl to be mixed
    buffalo cheese sauce mixed in a glass bowl

    Mix in the shredded chicken.

    cheesy buffalo sauce in a bowl with cooked and shredded chickem
    cooked and shredded chicken in a glass bowl being mixed with buffalo sauce, cheese and seasonings

    Fill the jalapeño halves with the buffalo chicken mixture.

    jalapeno halves filled with buffalo chicken mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet

    Wrap with bacon. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Once preheated, cook the jalapeño poppers for around 18-22 minutes to reach desired doneness.

    Depending on the size of your jalapeños and design of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches, and switch the air fryer trays halfway through to ensure even crispiness.

    jalapeno poppers with buffalo chicken dip then wrapped with bacon
    air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with bacon

    Now, make the dipping sauce by combining ranch, the remaining seasonings, and buffalo sauce of choice. Stir to combine, then refrigerate until time to serve.

    frank's red hot seasoned ranch dipping sauce in a glass pyrex dish
    frank's red hot ranch dipping sauce in a pyrex container mixed with a rubber spatula

    Once the jalapeño poppers are done, allow to cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with buffalo ranch, and sprinkle with green onions. Serve with carrots and celery.

    plate full of air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with bacon and buffalo ranch

    ✨Tips and tricks

    • Ranch dipping sauce is optional, you could substitute for blue cheese dressing instead. 
    • Serve with carrots, celery and dipping sauce.
    • Any neutral cheese could be substituted in place of gouda cheese. Colby jack, mozzarella or Havarti are a few great options. 

    💭Frequently asked questions

    Can I Make These in the Oven Instead of the Air Fryer?


    Yes, absolutely! It's easy to make these buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers in the oven instead of an air fryer.

    To prepare these in the oven, follow of the same steps, but place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until the bacon is cooked through.

    What Is the Best Way To Shred Chicken?


    You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer for a super simple way to shred cooked chicken.

    If using a stand mixer, use the dough attachment, and set the mixer to medium speed. This will break the pieces up well.

    You can also use two forks to make nice nice shreds.

    jalapeno poppers with buffalo chicken filling and wrapped in bacon

    🎉More recipes to try

    • Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
    • Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs
    • Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Need more ideas? Be sure to check out this massive list of over 85+ low carb and keto friendly recipes on our site!

    plate full of air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with ranch, celery, carrots and green onions

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    air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with bacon, drizzled with ranch and garnished with green onions on a plate with buffalo sauce

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    📖 Recipe

    air fryer buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers

    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

    Cheesy, creamy, slightly spicy and wrapped in bacon, then drizzled in a seasoned buffalo ranch sauce? Yes please, these tasty, protein packed morsels are the ultimate mashup and perfect for any gathering!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Total Time: 34 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    For the jalapeño poppers:

    • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
    • 4 ounces shredded gouda cheese
    • 5 ounces Frank's RedHot sauce
    • 1.25 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
    • 8 ounces cooked and shredded chicken breast (could use thighs as well)
    • 10 whole jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
    • 10 slices bacon, cut in half

    For the buffalo ranch:

    • 6 ounces ranch dressing of choice
    • 1 ounce Frank's RedHot sauce
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

    Instructions

    • To prepare the filling, combine gouda cheese, cream cheese, Frank's, salt and the dried seasonings. Mix to combine, then stir in the shredded chicken.
    • Fill the jalapeño halves with the buffalo chicken mixture, then wrap with bacon. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Once preheated, cook the jalapeño poppers for around 18-22 minutes to reach desired doneness. Depending on the size of your jalapeños and design of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches, and switch the air fryer trays halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
    • To make your buffalo ranch, combine your favorite ranch dressing and the remaining 1 ounce of Frank’s red hot with dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.  Refrigerate, covered until time to use.
    • After poppers are done, allow to cool for a minute or two before digging in. Dip in buffalo ranch and dig in!
    • Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

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    Notes

    • To make in a regular oven, simply bake at 375°F for roughly 30-35 minutes, until bacon is completely cooked through.
    • Ranch dipping sauce is optional, you could substitute for blue cheese dressing instead. 
    • Serve with carrots, celery and dipping sauce.
    • Any neutral cheese could be substituted in place of gouda cheese. Colby jack, mozzarella or Havarti are a few great options. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 2223mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Appetizer, Sides
    Cuisine: American
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    1. Krista says

      April 16, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious and were really easy to make! I just made them for Easter brunch and everyone loved them!

      Reply
      • Briana says

        April 16, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        We're so thrilled that you and your guests loved this recipe, Krista! Thanks so much for trying them and for the lovely review. 🙂

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