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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and delicious lunch or dinner that is full of flavor. If you're looking for quick and easy recipes, you can have this dish done from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers on a white plate garnished with cheese and fresh parsley.

I love a delicious and easy recipe, and this is one of my favorites.

If you're looking for a fast weeknight dish, you can make this delicious dinner recipe in less than 30 minutes. Looking for more easy air fryer recipes? Check out this list of over 100+ Air Fryer recipes.

Not only that, but this is one of those recipes that's perfect to use with leftovers.

For the bell peppers, I love to use all of the colors for this peppers recipe as each one lends a little different flavor to this dish.

Ingredients:

bell peppers - I love to use all colors of fresh bell peppers with this recipe as each one lends a little different flavor to this dish: red, yellow, orange, or green peppers

pound lean ground beef - you can also use ground chicken or lean ground turkey

olive oil - for sauteéing the vegetables

onion - for added flavor

minced garlic - for added flavor

tomato sauce - I love to use homemade tomato sauce when I can get fresh tomatoes from the farmers market, but store-bought is good, too!

Italian seasoning - to increase the flavors

cooked rice - I use white rice and brown rice, but you can also substitute cauliflower rice for a healthier dish.

Colby Jack Cheese - the perfect blend of cheese to top on this dish.

fresh Italian leaf parsley - another great addition of flavor, but completely optional.

You can also add in different ingredients to change up the flavors and recipe to your preferences.

Ingredients needed to make studded peppers in the air fryer.

How to Make Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

  1. Prepare the bell peppers by slicing the peppers in half, lengthwise, and then scoop to remove the insides and seeds.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink. 
  3. Add the tomato sauce and seasoning to the ground meat mixture and combine. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  4. Mix the cooked rice into the ground beef mixture until just combined. 
  5. Stuff the peppers with the seasoned ground beef mixture and place the peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 
  6. Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes of cook time. Top the cooked peppers with cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until you have a tender pepper and the cheese is melted.
  7. Top with fresh parsley before serving. 
Peppers halved and stuffed with the meat and rice mixture in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer before cooking.

NOTE: I air fry with a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer. If you are using a different brand of air fryer you may need to adjust the cook time as needed. Make sure the peppers are not touching so that the heat and hot air can circulate throughout the basket and prevent you from having soggy peppers.

Stuffed peppers topped with cheese and fresh parsley in the basket of the air fryer.

FAQs

How do I store remaining Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers?

Store any leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

What are some substitutions I can use in this recipe?

In addition to ground beef, chicken, and turkey, you can also add in a little Italian sausage. If you're wanting to add more protein and fiber to this recipe, consider adding in some black beans and adding sour cream or sliced avocado to the tops of the peppers. You can also top this dish with mozzarella cheese in place of the colby jack cheese.

This is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat or fajita meats!

What side dishes can I serve with stuffed peppers?

I love to serve this dish with a side salad and breadsticks.

This is a great recipe for a busy weeknight and one that's perfect if you're looking for different ways to use leftovers. It's a family favorite recipe that's always a big hit at my house.

Stuffed bell peppers made in the air fryer on a white plate and ready to serve.

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Stuffed Peppers made in the air fryer and topped with cheese and parsley and served on a white plate.

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and delicious lunch or dinner that is full of flavor. If you're looking for quick and easy recipes, you can have this dish done from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 595 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups Colby jack cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the bell peppers by slicing the peppers in half, lengthwise, and then scoop to remove the insides and seeds.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink. 
  • Add the tomato sauce and seasoning to the ground meat mixture and combine. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • Mix the cooked rice into the ground beef mixture until just combined. 
  • Stuff the peppers with the seasoned ground beef mixture and place the peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 
  • Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes of cook time. Top the cooked peppers with cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until you have a tender pepper and the cheese is melted.
  • Top with fresh parsley before serving. 

Notes

In addition to ground beef, chicken, and turkey, you can also add in a little Italian sausage. If you're wanting to add more protein and fiber to this recipe, consider adding in some black beans and adding sour cream or sliced avocado to the tops of the peppers. You can also top this dish with mozzarella cheese in place of the colby jack cheese.
This is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat or fajita meats!
NOTE: I air fry with a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer. If you are using a different brand of air fryer you may need to adjust the cook time as needed. Make sure the peppers are not touching so that the heat and hot air can circulate throughout the basket and prevent you from having soggy peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 45gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 802mgPotassium: 1024mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4753IUVitamin C: 160mgCalcium: 516mgIron: 5mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Peter

    March 19, 2022 at 5:23 am

    Like the look this,especially as it has so many variations. I'll try it soon.

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