Crunch and spice and everything nice: 25 jalapeño popper recipes
Bring on the heat! These 25 jalapeño popper recipes are perfect for parties, game days, or just because. Cheesy, spicy, and oh so good.

Is there any appetizer more satisfying than jalapeño poppers? From my first mouthful of crunchy shell, creamy filling and spicy pepper, I was hooked.
This collection of 25 jalapeño popper recipes goes beyond the basics. Yes, there’s basic jalapeno popper recipes but you’ll also find bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers and the odd popper chicken casserole or two.
So whether you’re hosting a game day party, craving a spicy snack, or bringing it to the dinner table, get ready to spice things up.
(And make sure you check out these other recipes perfect for football season: Tailgating recipes, Football party food and Super Bowl appetizers).
Jalapeno popper recipes
These air fryer jalapeño poppers are the perfect, easy appetizer. Filled with cream cheese, bacon and cheddar cheese and breaded, you’re going to love this simple, delicious recipe.
These bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect party snack or holiday appetizer! Super easy to make, each delicious bite is irresistibly creamy, cheesy, and smokey with just the right amount of heat to balance it all.
This simple recipe makes 24 jalapeno poppers.
Roasted crunchy creamy cheesy spicy goodness. These perfectly roasted brussels sprouts are topped with spicy jalapeno cream cheese and a crunchy gluten free cheesy crumb topping.
Cheesy samosa jalapeno poppers is an Indian twist to the favorite party appetizer. This is a vegetarian and gluten-free version made in the air fryer for the samosa lovers.
Savor the perfect blend of succulent chicken, creamy cheese, and spicy jalapenos in our jalapeno poppers chicken casserole. It's a comforting dish with just the right amount of heat.
Dutch oven jalapeño poppers kick up backyard barbecues or game days with their spicy hotness and cooling creamy center.
Try these easy bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Perfect for parties, gatherings, and tailgating, these poppers are filled with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon for a spicy, savory treat everyone will love.
What’s even better than a jalapeno popper? One that's smoked. This smoked jalapeno poppers recipe is a great appetizer for game day.
Baked jalapeno poppers are delicious and a great make-ahead appetizer. Get my secret for reducing the heat but not the flavor.
Your favorite spicy appetizer just got a healthy makeover! These gluten-free baked jalapeño poppers are not only poppin', but vegan, top-8 allergy-free, and require no oil. Filled with a delicious creamy hummus and crusted for crunchy perfection, this recipe will be gone in a flash.
This jalapeno popper cheese ball is creamy and cheesy with the best flavors and textures from crumbled bacon and pecans. This appetizer is a crowd-pleasing hit for holidays or game days.
This Jalapeno popper chicken is packed with flavor and is a great, low carb way to enjoy jalapeno poppers. Perfect for summer grilling season.
This creamy and delicious jalapeno popper chicken casserole combines all the flavors of cream cheese stuffed jalapenos with a classic pasta filled chicken casserole.
This jalapeno popper chicken dip with bacon and pretzel nuggets is the ultimate appetizer and game day dip. Savory, indulgent, delicious, and lightened up, it’s really everything you’ve ever wanted and more. And you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying it.
Crowd-favorite jalapeño poppers are made super simple and convenient with this extra cheesy dip. It's spicy balanced with a touch of sweetness from our sweet onions. Perfect for game days, tailgates, movie nights, parties & every occasion in between.
These bite-sized treats feature a cocktail sausage wrapped in crescent dough with a layer of cream cheese and a slice of jalapeno. Then they're baked until golden brown resulting in a deliciously spicy and savory snack with a kick.
This easy pinwheel recipe brings out all the great flavors in jalapeno poppers. It's an easy delicious game day snack or party appetizer and can easily be modified to your liking.
The spicy delicious flavors of a classic popper made into a homemade pizza.
Easy and creamy, these jalapeno popper wonton cups are a party favorite. The spicy filling and crispy wonton cups are a match made in heaven.
If you love the flavors of jalapeño poppers, you’re going to love these jalapeño popper wontons. They’re crispy on the outside and packed with a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy filling on the inside.
Mirch vada is prepared with mildly hot chili pepper, which are stuffed with little tangy potato masala, dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep fried until crispy.
The delicious flavors of fire-roasted green chilies, jalapenos, and ranch dressing marry together with boneless skinless chicken breasts for a slow cooker jalapeno popper chicken dish the whole family will enjoy. This puts an entirely new twist on one of your favorite appetizers.
This slow cooker jalapeno popper dip is the perfect party appetizer that’ll have your guests coming back for more! It features a creamy mixture of cream cheese and Colby Jack combined with diced fresh jalapeños, all coming together in the crock pot for easy hands-off cooking.
Turn up the heat with this vegan jalapeño popper dip. It's warm, spicy, cheesy, and completely addictive! Plus, it calls for simple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Jalapeño poppers are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, delivering big flavor in every small bite.
Regardless of what recipe you choose, this list of 25 amazing recipes, you’re guaranteed a taste sensation.
If, like me, you could live on appetizers alone, make sure you check out these pickle appetizers and crockpot dips for more more mouthfuls of goodness.





