Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe for easy stuffed peppers in the air fryer — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
🌶️ Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Peppers
- Slice tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
- Lightly brush with olive oil (optional).
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 3–5 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- In a skillet, cook ground meat until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice, marinara, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes.
3️⃣ Stuff & Cook
- Spoon mixture into each pepper.
- Place peppers upright in air fryer basket.
- Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 10–12 minutes.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Air fry another 3–5 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
⏱️ Total Time
About 25–30 minutes
💡 Easy Variations
- 🥦 Make it vegetarian: swap meat for black beans or lentils
- 🌮 Mexican style: add taco seasoning + corn + pepper jack
- 🧀 Low-carb: replace rice with cauliflower rice
If you’d like, I can also give you a keto version, a meal-prep version, or a 5-ingredient shortcut version.
