Air fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air fryer Stuffed Peppers

Peppers have a wonderful crunchy flavor and texture. And the flavor will differ depending on the color. Green bell peppers have a mildly bitter flavor that sweetens as it cooks and blends well with seasonings. Red peppers are the sweetest of the pepper family, followed by yellow and orange peppers. Whichever pepper you choose, this air fryer recipe is a hit with all of them. After trying this recipe, you will never again cook stuffed peppers in the air fryer.

Author

Hazel Fabro

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

4

Category

Dinner / Main Course

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 4 whole bell peppers
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 can of tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 2 cups rice, cooked
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Slice off the tops of the peppers
2. Remove the seeds inside
3. Heat the pan
4. Add olive oil and onion to the pan and cook until almost tender
5. Add in ground beef and cook until browned
6. Add diced tomato, tomato sauce, rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt , and pepper. Stir until well cooked.
7. Stuff the peppers with the beef mixture
8. Spray with olive oil
9. Air fry at 360°F for 10 minutes
10. Top with cheese
11. Cook for another 2-3 minutes