Ground Beef

Versatile, flavorful and economical. Shape into burger patties, meatballs or meatloaf; or brown and crumble for a variety of dishes.

Other cuts that you can use for this recipe:

Ground Chuck

For best results use Certified Angus Beef^® brand

Air Fryer Jalapeño Beef Poppers with Honey Lime Cream Sauce

Serves 4

Cuisine: American

Category: Appetizers, Air Fryer

Deliciously easy finger food or party appetizer, cooked in the air fryer for easy cleanup. Jalapeño Beef Poppers are crispy on the outside and filled with ground chuck, cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeños. Served with an easy Honey Lime Cream Sauce.

Prep Time

15 mins

Other Time

24 mins

Cook Time

4 mins

Total Time

43 mins

Ingredients:

1 pound Certified Angus Beef^® ground chuck, 80% lean
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
3 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
8 ounces sour cream
Juice and zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Spray oil for cooking

Instructions:

Combine ground chuck, cheese, jalapeños, salt, pepper and mustard seeds in a large mixing bowl. Portion by hand into 24 football shaped balls, approximately 1-ounce each; refrigerate.
Prepare dipping sauce. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, lime juice and zest, honey, and cilantro; set aside.
Crack and whisk eggs; put in a shallow dish. Combine bread crumbs and put in a second shallow dish.
Prepare air fryer by turning heat to 400°F. Rolls poppers in flour, 6 to 8 at a time, dusting off excess before rolling in egg mix. Transfer and roll in bread crumbs; repeat with all poppers and spray each with cooking oil.
Working in batches of 6 to 8; air fry 4 minutes, turn each popper over and air fry another 4 minutes. Keep warm on a sheet pan in oven set to low. Serve warm with Honey Lime Cream Sauce for dipping.