Easy Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

completed Vegan Jalapeno Poppers on a white speckled plate against a white background

5 from 132 votes

These vegan jalapeno poppers use simple vegan ingredient swaps to make this delicious vegan party food/appetizer with just 4 ingredients (and plenty of optional add-ins) and either baked or air fried (not deep-fried) in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: poppers

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

knife set
baking sheet
small bowl

Ingredients

12 jalapeño peppers
1 (8-ounce) tub of vegan cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) package of vegan shredded cheese
A handful of breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice each jalapeño pepper in half (lengthwise) and scrape out all of the seeds until each piece is clean and smooth inside. The seeds and ribs are the spiciest parts of a pepper, so this will make them more palatable.
Lay the peppers out on a baking sheet with the hollowed bellies facing up.
In a small bowl, mix the vegan cream cheese and shredded vegan cheese together.
Scoop the vegan cheese mixture into each halved pepper and fill to the brim. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegan cheese is melted and the jalapeños are lightly browned.

Notes

Be careful not to touch your eyes after handling jalapeño seeds! The oils will remain on your hands for a while so be careful. You can use gloves while removing the seeds to prevent any problems.

To create a more complex flavor profile in your poppers, you can add 1 teaspoon of finely chopped parsley, cilantro, green olives, cumin, or a sprinkle of finely chopped Jalapeño or red pepper to the cheese mixture.

Nutrition

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