These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and healthy option for a quick and easy meal! Packed with cooked rice, ground turkey, and much more, these peppers are sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy these delicious stuffed pepper recipes any day of the week for lunch or dinner!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Healthy and Flavorful: These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers pack a nutritious punch without compromising on taste.
- Effortless Cooking: The air fryer ensures even cooking with minimal supervision required.
- Flexible Filling: You can customize the stuffing with your choice of meat or veggies.
🥘 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed for this stuffed peppers air fryer recipe:
- Ground Turkey: A lean protein that forms the base of the stuffing.
- Olive Oil: Adds richness and helps to brown and flavor the turkey.
- Chopped Tomatoes: Bring a tangy brightness, balancing the rich meat and cheese.
- Green Onion: Adds a mild, sweet onion flavor and a bit of crunch.
- Oregano or Italian Seasoning: Infuses the stuffing with classic, aromatic Italian flavors.
- Garlic Powder: Enhances the savory flavors in the dish.
- Dry Parsley: Provides a subtle earthiness and color to the stuffing.
- Salt and Pepper: Enhance all the other flavors.
- Cooked Rice: Adds a starchy component that makes the stuffing more filling.
- Grated Romano Cheese: Perfect for sprinkling on top for extra flavor and a beautiful finish.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
This stuffed Peppers air fryer recipe uses ground Turkey, however, if you want you can substitute this with lean ground beef mixture, ground chicken or Italian sausage.
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers?
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making air fryer stuffed peppers:
Step One: In a large skillet or Instant Pot saute and brown the ground meat. Add the oil and spices. Cook for 3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add the rice, onions, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step Two: Cook for 3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add the rice, onions, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step Three: Cut the bell pepper in half and remove the seeds. Scoop the meat and rice filling into each pepper half.
Step Four: Place in the stuffed pepper halves into the air fryer basket.
Step Five: Cook at 400 for 6-8 minutes or until peppers start to brown.
Step Six: Garnish the bell peppers with Romano cheese.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Choose Melting Cheese: Use cheeses like Monterey Jack or Oaxaca that melt well.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Make sure to preheat the air fryer for a crispy coating.
💭 FAQs
Traditional stuffed peppers usually feature bell peppers stuffed with ground meat, rice or other grains, vegetables, and cheese. The filling is then cooked in the oven or on the stovetop until it’s fully heated through. This air fryer version cuts down on cooking time while still giving you a delicious meal!
No, you don’t need to blanch the peppers before stuffing them. The air frying cooking process will soften the peppers and make them tender.
Yes! You can use different colored bell peppers if you wish. Bell peppers come in a variety of colors due to their ripening process. Green bell peppers are the least ripe and red bell peppers are the ripest. The longer they stay on the vine, the sweeter they become. Try mixing it up and stuff your peppers using the green peppers, yellow, red and orange peppers.
If you're looking to make a low-carb air fryer stuffed pepper recipe, try replacing the cooked rice with cauliflower rice. These air fryer stuffed peppers will still be absolutely delicious no matter what kind of rice you use.
Leftover stuffed peppers will keep in the fridge for up to four days. Be sure to store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Yes, stuffed peppers can be frozen. Place them in a freezer-safe container and they will keep for up to six months. When you’re ready to eat them, simply thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat them in the microwave or oven for a quick and easy meal.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite sides to serve with stuffed rice peppers:
- Garlic Parmesan Asparagus: Crispy asparagus spears with a savory Parmesan kick.
- Sweet Potatoes: Crunchy and slightly sweet, a delightful contrast to the savory peppers.
- Caprese Salad Skewers: Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze for a burst of freshness.
- Parmesan Breadsticks: Buttery parmesan perfection, a classic side that pairs well with any stuffed peppers recipe.
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Best Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Turkey or any ground meat of your choosing such as beef or chicken
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Cup Chopped Tomatoes seasoned with garlic and basil.
- ¼ Cup Green Onion Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Dry Parsley or 2 Tablespoons of fresh parsley
- Salt And Pepper
- 1 Cup Cooked Rice
- 1 Cup Romano Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Instant Pot saute and brown the ground meat. Add the oil and spices. Cook for 3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add the rice, onions, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Cut the bell pepper in half and remove the seeds. Scoop the meat and rice filling into each pepper half and place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 for 6-8 minutes or until peppers start to brown.
- Garnish the bell peppers with Romano cheese.
