Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Introduction

Stuffed peppers have long been a staple for home cooks searching for a hearty, well-balanced meal. This Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe takes a beloved classic and streamlines it into a weeknight hero—faster, lighter, and every bit as flavorful. With the air fryer’s magic, you’ll enjoy that golden, roasted pepper chew and juicy filling with minimal effort.

Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner, meal prepping for the week, or looking to impress at a potluck, these stuffed peppers will win everyone over with their irresistible aroma and pop of vibrant color.

Why These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Stand Out

What makes this recipe truly shine is the quick and even cooking of the air fryer, delivering perfectly roasted peppers without the wait. Each bite packs in savory meat, tender rice, melted cheese, and a medley of classic Italian flavorings. The recipe is easily adaptable: swap proteins, add grains, or sneak in extra veggies to suit your tastes.

Prepping and Assembling Stuffed Peppers the Easy Way

Effortless prep is key—using a vegetable chopper like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper ensures your onions and peppers are diced quickly and uniformly. For slicing pepper tops, a set of Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen is sturdy and keeps your workspace neat.

Cook the filling in a reliable skillet to brown your meat perfectly and sauté veggies with ease; the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch does the job while making cleanup a breeze. And assembling your peppers on Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll before air frying keeps everything tidy.

Perfect Air Fryer Results—Every Time

For consistent, crispy-tender peppers, use a spacious, efficient appliance like the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt. This ensures every pepper cooks evenly inside and out, while retaining moisture in the filling. Lining your air fryer basket with Air Fryer Paper Liners makes cleanup even quicker and prevents sticking.

Serving and Storing Your Stuffed Peppers

Plate these peppers with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and an extra sprinkle of cheese for a showstopping finish. They’re fantastic eaten fresh, but also make a tasty next-day lunch—simply transfer leftovers to Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers and refrigerate, keeping flavors and texture intact.

Nutritional Information and Servings

This recipe yields 4 hearty stuffed peppers (1 per serving). Each serving contains approximately 350–400 calories, depending on cheese type and meat selection. Hearty yet balanced, this dish fits well into a healthy weekday routine.

Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Recap)

Upgrade your stuffed pepper game with this air fryer version—quick, delicious, and endlessly adaptable. With melty cheese, flavorful filling, and perfectly roasted peppers, this meal hits all the right notes for weeknight ease and family-friendly flavor.

Instructions

1. Cut off the tops of your bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
2. In a skillet (like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch), heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
4. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted and everything is combined.
5. Stuff each pepper generously with the filling. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of each pepper.
6. Line your air fryer basket with Air Fryer Paper Liners or a strip of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easier cleanup.
7. Arrange stuffed peppers in your preheated air fryer (like the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt) at 360°F. Cook for 10–14 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Remove carefully and garnish with chopped parsley or basil. Serve hot.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Enjoy the convenience and rich flavors of these Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers—a new favorite for busy home cooks!