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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Pepperoni Pizza Keto Jalapeno Poppers

    Pepperoni Pizza Keto Jalapeno Poppers

    by Frank Campanella Leave a Comment

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    keto pepperoni pizza poppers recipe

    An appetizer made to impress. These pepperoni pizza keto jalapeno poppers are everything you’ve been waiting for and more.

    You’ve heard of pepperoni pizza. You’ve heard of jalapeño poppers. I’m about to shake up your world … have you ever had a pepperoni pizza jalapeno popper? If your answer is no, we are about to change that!

    pepperoni pizza keto jalapeno poppers

    This recipe is everything you love about pizza and jalapeno poppers married together into something perfectly delicious.

    It has the pepperoni and cheesy goodness we all know and love loaded into a jalapeño and air-fried to melty perfection. I mean what else can you ask for?

    For them to be keto-friendly? … Don’t worry, they are, and no one would even know they are eating keto.

    dipping pepperoni pizza keto jalapeño poppers into pizza sauce

    Keto Jalapeño Poppers

    We can all agree that appetizers are perfection on a plate. Is there anything better than kicking off a meal with friends or family and enjoying great food?

    Personally, I can’t think of anything better. Growing up, food is where the family came together. It is where we talked, laughed, enjoyed each other’s company, and most importantly enjoyed the food.

    Food brings people together – for whatever reason that may be, let’s make sure the food is delicious and the conversation (or football game) is going!

    And what goes better with family and football than these delicious keto jalapeño poppers?

    I have been making these for years and it is one of my favorite keto recipes to break out this time of year. It is perfect for Sunday night football, tailgates, cookouts, or gatherings, like Thanksgiving!

    With only a few key ingredients, these keto jalapeno poppers are quick and easy to make and can be on the table in 10 – 15 minutes.

    ingredients to make pepperoni pizza jalapeño poppers

    Pepperoni Pizza Keto Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients

    Cheese: There is truly nothing better than the perfect combination of cheeses in a jalapeno popper. For this, you will need ricotta, parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and cream cheese.

    Meat: I used Hormel brand pepperoni. Don’t love pepperoni? You can swap it out with bacon, sausage, and even mushrooms!

    Seasoning: The right seasoning makes the dish! Grab your minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Don’t be weak wristed on the shake.

    Jalapeños: You can’t have jalapeno poppers without jalapenos! When it comes to jalapeños, you are going to want to use the freshest large jalapeños you can get your hands on.

    jalapeno poppers on a cutting board

    How to make Pepperoni Pizza Keto Jalapeno Poppers

    Combine. In a medium-sized bowl, combine softened cream cheese with ricotta, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and half of the chopped pepperoni.

    Transfer Filling. Once the filling is combined transfer the mixture to a piping bag, or storage bag, and set aside until needed.

    Prep Jalapenos. Start by cutting the stems off of the fresh jalapeños, split them in half, and scoop out all the seeds.

    Pipe. Now that your jalapenos are prepped and ready, pipe the cream cheese filling into the jalapeños then top with shredded mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.

    Cook. Pre-heat your air-fryer to 350 degrees. When ready, air-fry your poppers for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

    Serve. Serve hot with your favorite pizza sauce!

    low carb pepperoni pizza poppers on a cutting board

    What to serve with Keto Jalapeño Poppers

    You’ve kicked off your meal with an incredible keto jalapeno popper appetizer recipe, but now what?

    Make it a full meal with additions like soup, salad, or some of my favorite keto entrees like Pepper Steak: Low Carb Copycat Recipe, Low Carb General Tso Chicken, Smoked Whole Red Snapper, and Keto Air Fryer Delicata Squash Boats.

    dipping pizza popper into marinara sauce

    Looking for more good eats?

    Check out my Keto Cajun Bacon Radishes, Best Keto Ratatouille Caprese Recipe, or Black & Bleu Coleslaw.

    What is good with Jalapeños on Pizza?

    On a keto diet, it is really easy to get bored and fall into a funk with recipes.

    It is important to remember, no one (including yourself) wants to make the same old recipe over and over again.

    That said, I love a recipe that has room for change. Room to shake things up and make it differently based on who I’m entertaining.

    This keeps you and others serving excited for what you make come up with next.

    Shake up your pizza jalapeno poppers with other toppings like:

    • Bacon
    • Sausage
    • Chicken
    • Bananna Peppers
    • Mushrooms
    • Roasted Red Peppers
    Keto jalapeno popper with melted mozzarella cheese
    Keto Jalapeno popper on a cutting board

    Other Keto Recipes

    Looking for more keto appetizers to impress your guests? Below are some of my favorite appetizers that are melt in your mouth incredible!

    • Easy Keto Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites
    • Keto Chicken Wings: Asian Zing Copycat
    • Keto Crab Dip Maryland Style
    • Spicy Remoulade Keto Dipping Sauce
    • Keto appetizers
    • Keto appetizers for the super bowl

    low carb pepperoni pizza poppers on a cutting board

    Pepperoni Pizza Keto Jalapeño Poppers

    These Pepperoni Pizza Keto Jalapeño Poppers are an awesome keto appetizer you can make at home using your air fryer
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: jalapeno poppers, Pizza
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 440kcal
    Author: Culinary Lion

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz Cream Cheese
    • ½ cup Ricotta
    • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan
    • 3 oz Pepperoni
    • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
    • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
    • 8 Jalapeños Large, Fresh
    • ¾ cup Shredded Mozzarella

    Instructions

    • Combine softened cream cheese with ricotta, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, parmesan cheese and half of the chopped pepperoni.
    • once filling is combined transfer the mixture to a piping bag, or storage bag and set aside
    • cut the stems off of the fresh jalapeños, split in half and scoop out all the seeds. Pipe the cream cheese filling into the jalapeños then top with shredded mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.
    • air fry poppers for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees until cheese is golden and bubbly. serve with your favorite pizza sauce.

    Notes

    4 pieces per serving

    Nutrition

    Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1381IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Hey Everyone, My name is Frank Campanella. I've spent the last 20 years as a chef in restaurants throughout the mid Atlantic cooking everything from seafood and steak to classic pub grub. Now I'm taking all thoses recipes and giving them a low carb/ Keto facelift. I hope you love flavorful delicious food because that is the only recipe you will find here. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the mailing list so you can get all the latest recipes.

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