Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Hearty, flavorful stuffed peppers cooked to perfection in the air fryer. These little parcels of joy are packed with a delicious filling and are super easy to make.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Large Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife and spoon
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground meat beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella, cheddar, or your choice
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: additional veggies corn, peas, black beans
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, paprika, and any additional veggies. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to tweak the spices and add-ins based on your taste preferences.
- Check the doneness of the peppers with a fork to ensure they’re cooked to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 549mgPotassium: 832mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4427IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 4mg
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