Frozen jalapeño poppers in air fryer (TGIF)

Can you air fry frozen jalapeño poppers?

Oh yes you can air fryer frozen jalapeño poppers in less than  mins and you don’t have to wait for game day or any party at all to indulge in these party food favorite.

The air fryer cooks frozen foods to perfection from these air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks to frozen chicken wings in the air fryer, you are guaranteed well cooked food in less time and with no need to thaw.

Why we love it

• Air fryer Frozen jalapeño poppers are super easy to make and beginner friendly
• These are perfect for entertaining for a party, game night or just for the family.
• Picky eater approved. Even the kids love this easy air fryer appetizer recipe
• One ingredient only. This recipe is made with store bought breaded jalapeño poppers. These have been precooked and frozen so there’s no need for oil. Just pop it into the air fryer straight from the freezer. No need to thaw.

Best frozen Jalapeño brands

There are many frozen jalapeño poppers brands in stores including store brands. The most popular ones seem to be the TGIF and Farm rich brands. 

These are the two I’ve tried personally. However, the best thing is to try whichever one is available to you and see how you like it. Store brands are always cheaper and as good if not better than some name brands.

Ingredients

• Your preferred brand of Frozen jalapeño poppers
• Dipping sauce of choice

How long to cook frozen jalapeño poppers in the air fryer.

Frozen jalapeño poppers get cooked in less than 10 mins at 380°F / 190°C in a non preheated air fryer. Just make sure the insides are all hot and cooked through with a nice and crispy exterior.

How to air fry frozen jalapeño poppers

This is an overview of the recipe with step by step photos. Scroll down to the end of the post for a printable recipe card with the amount of ingredients and full recipe instructions.

Place Frozen jalapeño poppers in the air fryer basket and air fry at 380°F / 190°C for 5 mins flip with a pair of tongs and continue to cook until for another 3 to 4 mins or until it’s warmed through. At this point, you may notice a bit of cheese oozing out and that’s ok.

What to serve with

These can be served with dipping sauces like bbq sauce, sour cream dip. It can also be served along side guacamole or pico de gallo.

How to store and reheat

Since this is a precooked frozen food recipe, this is basically reheating, therefore it’s best eaten as soon as it’s air fried. I would suggest reheating the quantity needed at a time.

If for some reason, you find that you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer when needed. I do not recommend reheating frozen jalapeño poppers more than once after the first time.

Air frying Tips

• No need to preheat the air fryer. If you preheat, or your air fryer has automatic preheat, the poppers will likely cook a couple of minutes faster than stated in this recipe. Keep an eye on them.
• Do not overcrowd the basket, cook in a single layer and in batches if needed.
• No need to spray oil on these.
• Let the poppers sit for a minute or two before biting into them because they can be pretty hot.

FAQs

Here you’ll find answers to common questions about this recipe. If your question isn’t answered, please leave us a comment below and we’ll gladly answer them.

Can you air fry TGI Fridays poppers

Yes you can. The air fryer reheats frozen jalapeño poppers evenly and perfectly in less time than in the oven.

Where to buy?

These can be bought in the refrigerator section of your favorite grocery stores.