Crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy jalapeño popper flavor!
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 large onions (cut into ½-inch rings, layers separated)
- 4 jalapeños, seeded & finely diced (keep seeds for extra heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack for more spice)
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits (or crumbled crispy bacon)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten (for binding)
- 1 cup flour (for dredging)
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- Oil for frying (or air fry at 400°F for a lighter version)
🔥 Optional Spice Boost:
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (mixed into cream cheese)
- Pickled jalapeños (for tangy heat)
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