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These air fryer stuffed peppers are a quick, hearty, and customizable meal filled with seasoned ground meat, rice, and melty cheese. The air fryer cooks them to tender perfection while crisping the tops—comfort food made easy.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 stuffed peppers
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
  • Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes, then add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until well combined and thickened.
  4. Stuff peppers with the filling, pressing down lightly. Top each with shredded cheese.
  5. Place stuffed peppers upright in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10–12 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve hot.

Notes

  • Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
  • Use salsa and pepper jack for a Tex-Mex twist.
  • Freeze cooked peppers individually and reheat directly from frozen.
  • Make ahead by prepping and stuffing peppers up to a day in advance.

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