Quick N Easy Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe
A super easy and delicious dinner begins here with Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers. Filled with a savory mixture and cooked to tender perfection, it is going to be a family favorite!
These air fryer peppers are a complete meal in themselves, but you can serve them with sides as well. Serve these scrumptious stuffed peppers with this Salad, Garlic Bread, and Cookie Bars for dessert.
Stuffed peppers are a comfort food that is actually pretty good for you. And cooking them in the air fryer makes them even better. The air fryer adds a little bit of crunch to the the peppers but keeps the inside juicy and delicious. The air fryer keeps the peppers from getting soggy bottoms. This is why I love cooking these stuffed peppers in the air fryer! And they cook in half the time. When I need to get dinner on the table quick, it is my new go to method of cooking.
Peppers have such a great crunchy taste and texture. And depending on the color, will depend on the flavor. Green bell peppers have a mildly bitter flavor that actually sweetens as it is cooking and combines well with flavorings. Yellow and orange peppers are sweeter and the red peppers being the sweetest of the pepper family. Whichever kind of pepper you pick, this air fryer recipe is a winner with all of them. You will forever cook stuffed peppers in the air fryer after you try this recipe
Tips for Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Air Fryer stuffed peppers are so delicious, and super easy to make. To make sure your stuffed peppers come out the way you like here are some tips.
Peppers: When you are looking for peppers, look for ones that are roughly the same size and have good even bottom so they’ll stand up.
Wobbly Peppers: If your peppers can’t stand up on their own, you can trim the bottom so they sit flatter.
Lean on Each Other: Don’t be tempted to lean them against each other to keep them straight up. You want the air to circulate around them the best it can.
Slice The Peppers: If you have really uneven bottomed peppers you can cut the peppers in half and fill them.
Variety: Feel free to use a variety of peppers, green, red, yellow or orange will all be fantastic.
Crunchy Top: You will want to top the filling with cheese to keep the rice from getting to crunchy in the air fryer.
Shred Your own Cheese: Pre shredded cheese usually has anti-caking agents in it which can keep them from melting nicely.
Know Your Air Fryer: I might sound like a broken record when you read my air fryer recipes but every air fryer is different. My temperature and timings are guidelines. Refer to your own manual for guidance and experience for what works best for your air fryer recipes.
A super easy and delicious dinner begins here with Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers. Filled with a savory mixture and cooked to tender perfection, it is going to be a family favorite!
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 4 Stuffed Peppers
INGREDIENTS For Quick N Easy Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe
▢4 whole bell peppers
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
▢1 small onion diced
▢1 pound lean ground beef
▢1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
▢1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
▢2 cups rice cooked
▢1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢salt and pepper
▢2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
INSTRUCTIONS For Quick N Easy Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe
⭐To prepare the peppers, slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside. In a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion.
⭐Cook until almost tender. Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until no longer pink.
⭐Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
⭐Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in the basket of the air fryer.
⭐Cook the peppers at 360 degrees until tender for for 10 minutes. Top with cheese and then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 797kcalCarbohydrates: 79 g/Protein: 47 g/Fat: 31 g Saturated Fat: 17 g/Cholesterol: 133mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 2 g/Sugar: 1 g/Vitamin A: 709IUVitamin C: 3 mg/Calcium: 512mgIron: 4 mg