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Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Poppers

Crispy and cheesy broccoli cheddar poppers made effortlessly in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Broccoli Cheddar Mixture
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs for coating
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs for coating
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Broccoli
  1. Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and chop finely.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the Poppers
  1. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Roll each ball in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Air Fry the Poppers
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
Serve
  1. Remove the poppers from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

These poppers can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just cook them straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

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