Mediterranean Feta Jalapeño Poppers
Mediterranean Feta Jalapeño Poppers combine spicy jalapeños with a savory filling of pork, feta, Kalamata olives, cream cheese, and mint. The air fryer softens the peppers while keeping some bite, creating a flavorful low-carb appetizer that's perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- medium bowl
- Serving plate
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 110 g pork mince
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Kalamata olives pitted and finely diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 28 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
- 6 large jalapeños halved lengthwise and seeded
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
- Add the pork mince and cook for about 6 minutes until completely cooked through.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pork, Kalamata olives, feta, cream cheese, and dried mint in a medium bowl.
- Mix until evenly combined.
- Divide the pork and cheese mixture between the jalapeño halves.
- Press the filling gently into each pepper.
- Place half of the filled jalapeños in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 6 minutes until the peppers soften and the filling is hot.
- Transfer the poppers to a serving plate.
- Repeat with the remaining jalapeño poppers.
- Serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Remove all the jalapeño seeds for milder poppers. However, if you prefer extra heat, finely chop some of the seeds and mix them into the filling. Drain the cooked pork well before combining it with the cheeses. This keeps the filling creamy without making it greasy. Kalamata olives add saltiness, while feta and mint give the filling its Mediterranean character. Therefore, taste the mixture before adding any extra salt. You can prepare the filled jalapeños ahead of time and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Then air fry them just before serving.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc works well with the salty feta, olives, mint, and spicy jalapeños. Its crisp acidity also provides a refreshing contrast to the rich pork and cream cheese.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 gr | Calories: 185 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 390 mg | Sugar: 2 g