Quick and Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 250g (1/2 lb) ground beef or turkey
• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Prepare the Bell Peppers: Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Set the tops aside for later use. Lightly brush the peppers with olive oil, inside and out.
• Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Set the tops aside for later use.
• Lightly brush the peppers with olive oil, inside and out.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
• Add the diced onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.
• Stir in the cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well, then remove from heat.
• Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the filling evenly into the prepared bell peppers. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of each pepper.
• Spoon the filling evenly into the prepared bell peppers. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of each pepper.
• Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.
• Set the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.
• Arrange the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket, standing upright. Place the tops of the peppers back on (optional).
• Air fry for 12–15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve: Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
• Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
• For a vegetarian version, swap the ground meat for black beans, chickpeas, or crumbled tofu.
• Add a spicy kick by mixing chopped jalapeños or red chili flakes into the filling.
• Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.