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Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Hasselback Chicken

A delicious and spicy twist on traditional chicken, featuring jalapeno popper flavors in a Hasselback style, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 medium jalapenos seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a sharp knife, make several deep cuts in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Chicken
  1. Stuff each cut in the chicken breasts with the cheese mixture, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
  2. Top the stuffed chicken with crumbled bacon.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Garnish and Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite seasoning blend for 30 minutes before preparing.

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