Easy Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs
These Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs are such a fun and delicious appetizer! Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture, covered in seasoned sausage meat, and wrapped in bacon. Then, they are cooked to crispy perfection in your air fryer. These are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 341kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Small spoon
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeno peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoon sweet pork rub seasoning divided
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 16 bacon slices regular cut
- red pepper flakes optional
- barbecue sauce optional
Sweet Pork Rub Ingredients
- 1⅓ teaspoon brown sugar
- ⅔ teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅓ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare homemade sweet bbq rub. Mix brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, dry mustard powder, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. You will have 2 tablespoon of rub.
- Slice jalapeno peppers in half, remove the seeds and inner membrane.
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and 1 tablespoon of bbq rub. Mix. Stuff jalapeno to the top. Press filling in with the back of a spoon.
- Mix together sausage and 1 tablespoon of sweet rub. Divide meat into 6 balls. Form each ball into a patty. Wrap the patty around each stuffed jalapeno. Form it into an egg shape.
- Wrap two slices of bacon around the outside of the meat and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Air fry for 25 minutes, flipping over halfway. The internal temp of the sausage needs to be 160 degrees F.
- Brush with bbq sauce if desired, and air fry for 1 minute more.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
Storage:
These armadillo eggs are best eaten immediately after cooking.
However, if you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer until warm and crisp.
To freeze, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze them for about 2 hours. Once frozen, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, transfer them to a plastic bag or container, and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
When ready to enjoy them again, thaw them in the fridge overnight.
Top Tips:
- Thick-cut bacon will take longer to cook than regular bacon.
- Make sure there is space between the armadillo eggs in the air fryer basket.
- If you want extra heat, add some of the jalapeno seeds to the cream cheese mixture.
- The total cook time will depend on the size of your armadillo eggs. Larger eggs will take longer to cook than smaller eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg
