Jalapeño Popper Bites
Crispy, cheesy jalapeño popper bites made with cauliflower, Cheddar, cream cheese and almond flour. These spicy little air-fried bites are low in carbohydrates and make an easy warm appetizer or snack.
Equipment
- baking paper
- Bowl, medium
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cauliflower riced
- 2 medium jalapeños seeded and minced
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup Cheddar cheese grated
- 28 g cream cheese softened
- ¾ tablespoon brown onion peeled and grated
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
- Combine the cauliflower, jalapeños, egg, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, brown onion, almond flour, salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
- Form the mixture into 12 rectangular mounds, using approximately 1 tablespoon for each bite.
- Cut a piece of baking paper to fit the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Arrange six bites on the baking paper in the basket.
- Air fry for 9 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked bites to a serving plate and repeat with the remaining six.
- Allow the bites to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Jalapeño Popper Bites warm after their 5-minute resting time. They are ideal as an Appetizer, Amuse or Snack. Serve them on their own or with a cool dipping sauce to contrast with the jalapeños.Recipe Notes
Seed the jalapeños before mincing them for a more moderate level of heat. Make the 12 portions approximately equal in size so they cook evenly in the Airfryer. Allow the bites to rest for the full 5 minutes after cooking. The melted cheese firms slightly during this time, helping the bites hold together when served.Variations
For a hotter version, leave some of the jalapeño seeds in the mixture. Extra Cheddar can provide a stronger Cheese flavour. Keep the almond flour when following the original low-carbohydrate recipe.Storage Advice
Allow leftovers to cool before placing them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat the bites in the air fryer until thoroughly hot so the exterior becomes crisp again.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc works well with the jalapeño heat and creamy cheese. A dry Riesling is another suitable choice because its freshness balances the spicy peppers and rich Cheddar.Nutrition values
Serving: 75 gr | Calories: 180 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 8 g | Vet: 14 g | Verzadigd vet: 5 g | Natrium: 440 mg | Suiker: 2 g