Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Mummy Dogs
Crispy, savory appetizers featuring jalapeños stuffed with creamy herb and cheese filling, wrapped in golden crescent dough for a spooky mummy look. Perfect for festive gatherings with a balance of heat and comfort.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 32
- Yield: 12 mummy dogs 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 large jalapeños
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
24 candy eyes
Instructions
Slice jalapeños in half vertically and remove seeds.
Mix softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar until smooth.
Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture.
Wrap each stuffed pepper with a strip of crescent dough, securing edges.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
Place candy eyes on cooked mummies after cooking.
Notes
Ensure jalapeños are halved evenly for uniform cooking.
Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
Avoid over-filling peppers to maintain structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mummy dog
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg