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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers (Easy 30-Minute Dinner Recipe)
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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers (Easy 30-Minute Dinner Recipe)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner / Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Optional additions
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C)
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds
  3. Lightly brush peppers with olive oil
Prepare the filling:
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat
  2. Cook ground beef until browned
  3. Add diced onion and garlic and cook until fragrant
  4. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper
  5. Mix well and cook for a few minutes
Stuff the peppers:
  1. Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture
  2. Place stuffed peppers into the air fryer basket
  3. Cook for about 12–15 minutes until peppers become tender
Finish the dish:
  1. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper
  2. Air fry for another 2–3 minutes until cheese melts
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm

Notes

  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg