Jalapeno Popper Bites Recipe
These Jalapeno Popper Bites are crispy outside and creamy inside.Made with jalapenos, cream cheese, and turkey bacon.Perfect for parties, appetizers, and game day snacks.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 3 jalapenos seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- Peanut oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, diced jalapenos, chopped turkey bacon, and sriracha sauce until fully combined.
- Scoop the mixture into small portions and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Place the balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Add flour to one bowl and beaten eggs to another.
- In a third bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, plain bread crumbs, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
- Remove the chilled Jalapeno Popper Bites from the freezer.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and roll in the bread crumb mixture.
- Fry several bites at once for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve with ranch dressing, garlic aioli, or spicy mayo.
- You can prepare the cheese balls ahead and freeze until ready to fry.
- Canola oil works well if peanut oil is unavailable.
- Add chopped green onions for extra flavor.