Description
Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers are a colorful and nutritious dish that combines fresh vegetables and savory fillings, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup ground meat
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Choose large, firm bell peppers for better stuffing.
- Pre-cook the filling by sautéing your filling ingredients before stuffing.
- Mix the cooked rice, ground meat, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture, leaving some space at the top.
- Line the air fryer basket with foil to catch drips.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the stuffed peppers for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Check for doneness and adjust cooking time if necessary.
- Remove the stuffed peppers from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overstuff the peppers to allow for proper cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: stuffed peppers, air fryer, quick dinner, healthy meal, weeknight recipe