Description
Discover how to make delicious Air Fryer Cheesy Stuffed Peppers with this easy recipe. Learn step-by-step instructions for a tasty meal!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227g) ground beef
- 1 (450g) package miniature multi-colored sweet peppers
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil, divided
- 1 (227g) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (16g) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Warm up a spacious nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef; cook while stirring until it turns brown and crumbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set it aside.
- Set an air fryer to a temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) following the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Make a lengthwise slit from stem to tip on one side of each sweet pepper; brush with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Arrange them in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 3 minutes; give the basket a shake. Continue cooking until the peppers begin to brown and soften, roughly another 3 minutes. Remove the peppers and let them cool until they’re easy to handle. Keep the air fryer on.
- While the peppers are cooling, mix together the cooked beef, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, and ground black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. In a separate small bowl, blend the breadcrumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Fill each pepper’s slit with the beef mixture; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Arrange the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed, and cook until the filling is heated through and the breadcrumbs are toasted, about 4 to 5 minutes. Let them cool a bit; serve warm.
Notes
- To make this recipe healthier, use lean ground beef or turkey instead of regular ground beef.
- Feel free to mix in other cheeses like cheddar or parmesan for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture before stuffing the peppers.