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Air Fryer Texas Twinkies are delicious treats! Don’t let the name fool you – they’re definitely not a dessert! This delicious snack is ready in about 15-20 minutes, making it the perfect way to combine sweet barbecue sauce with a deliciously addictive creamy filling.
The jalapeno inside is loaded with a cream cheese mixture that will take your craving for this dish to a new level. I like to think of the chopped brisket as the secret ingredient that really takes the flavor of these air fryer twinkies out of this world.
The next time someone mentions that deep-fried twinkies sound good, it’s time to place poppers into your air fryer and whip up this Texas twinkies recipe. Trust me when I say that it’s fast and simple to do – and so simple!
Ingredients:
- jalapeños
- cream cheese
- cooked brisket
- bacon
- bbq sauce
How to make Air Fryer Texas Twinkies
- Cut the stem off each jalapeño and then use a paring knife to clean out the cavity of each jalapeno, remove all of the seeds and membrane and rinse the jalapeños.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and brisket, stirring together.
- Spoon cream cheese and brisket mixture, filling the jalapeno.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around the stuffed pepper and secure it with a toothpick, if necessary.
- Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer’s basket, working in batches if necessary. Be sure they aren’t overlapping each other in the basket.
- Air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes until the bacon is cooked to your desired crispness.
Variations
Add ingredients to your cream cheese filling – If you want to add some extra flavor to this Texas Twinkie recipe, go for it! You can chip up a slice of bacon and add it to the mixture, or use flavored bacon like Hormel’s. You can also mix in some Monterey jack cheese as well.
How to serve
You can serve this in a variety of favorite ways. I like to cut the stem end off, stuff, and cook and leave as a whole jalapeno because taking a bite that first time is truly a fantastic flavor. The best way to serve it is to let it cool a bit on the plate and then either pick up and bite into it or cut it with a knife and eat it in pieces.
How to store
These jalapeno poppers are perfect to cook in your air fryer basket and then easily store them as leftovers. If you want to enjoy the next day again, just let the large peppers cool to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container.
To reheat, add a single layer to the air fryer basket and warm up. These are best to eat within 2-3 days.
FAQs
They do because you want them to cook all the way. I use larger jalapeno peppers and cut off the top of the jalapeno to stuff it, making it easier to cook. I also try and use the same-sized peppers so that they cook at the same time.
You bet! I like to add as much meat as possible, so the thicker the bacon, the better! But if you want to use thin-cut bacon, that works fine too! Choose whatever bacon strips you’d like. Just keep in mind that may affect cooking times.
Using a sharp pairing knife is the best way to make a straight and curved line on the top of the pepper.
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- Air Fryer Candied Bacon
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
- Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Air Fryer Texas Twinkies
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 jalapenos, medium size
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cooked brisket
- 12 bacon slices
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Cut the stem off of each jalapeño and then use a paring knife, to clean out the cavity of each jalapeno, removing all of the seeds and membrane and rinse the jalapeños.
- In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese and brisket, stirring together.
- Spoon cream cheese and brisket mixture, filling the jalapeno.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around the stuffed pepper and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the stuffed peppers in the basket of the air fryer,working in batches if necessary. Be sure they aren't overlapping each other in the basket.
- Air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, until the bacon is cooked to your desired crispness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
