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A close-up of a yellow bell pepper stuffed with ground meat, rice, and vegetables, topped with melted cheese, from air fryer recipes.

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Make stuffed peppers quickly and easily in your air fryer. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 Bell peppers any color, tops removed and seeds scooped out
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup Cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup Diced onion
  • 1/4 cup Diced bell pepper from the tops you removed
  • 1/4 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the peppers: Cut off the tops of the bell peppers. Remove the seeds and membranes from the inside. Set aside.
  2. Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cooked rice, diced onion, diced bell pepper, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the peppers: Spoon the filling evenly into each prepared bell pepper.
  5. Air fry the peppers: Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  6. Add cheese (optional): If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the stuffed peppers during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Serve: Carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the air fryer and serve hot.

Notes

You can use any type of ground meat or even a vegetarian filling. Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and the size of your peppers.

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