Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

Tasty and Flavorful Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Today’s air fryer recipe shows another reason why cooking in the air fryer is so great! You can enjoy these air fryer stuffed peppers that are packed with delicious flavors in half the cooking time than baking them in your oven. Plus, it won’t heat up your house like your oven would. This recipe is perfect for hot summer days. Follow along to learn how to make these delicious stuffed peppers in the air fryer!

What You Need to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

You are going to love this recipe because it is a quick and easy weekday meal. Chances are, you already have most of these ingredients on hand. For this recipe, you need:

• 6 bell peppers (any color)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 taco seasoning packet (about 1 to 2 tablespoons)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional), plus more for topping
• Garnishes: salsa, sour cream, tortilla chips, etc

The ingredients for this recipe are adaptable. If there is an ingredient you don’t like, you can easily replace it with something you do or omit it altogether.

You can also use this perfected, homemade taco seasoning mix instead of a store bought packet.

How to Make Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

Once you know that you have all the ingredients you need, first start by browning the meat. When the meat is fully cooked, drain any excess grease and add the taco seasoning. Then add the rice, onions, beans, corn, and cheese and stir it all together.

Next, prepare the peppers by cutting off the top of the peppers. Then cut the peppers in half lengthwise. Clean out the peppers and then stuff them with the ground beef mixture.

Place up to 6 peppers in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 350°F/177°C. Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top of the peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the peppers are tender. Repeat for the remaining peppers.

Final Thoughts

You can enjoy these awesome and tasty stuffed peppers in minutes thanks to the air fryer! Cooking and making dinner has never been easier since I got my air fryer. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family does. I love this recipe because it is so simple and my kids love it because it is a fun twist to taco night. Share with us why you love this recipe in the comments below!

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Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

Tasty and quick stuffed peppers in the air fryer are the perfect weekday meal!

4.60 / 5 ( 10 Reviews )

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Serves: 6

Adjust Servings: 6

US CustomaryMetric

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 6 bell peppers any color
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 taco seasoning packet about 1 to 2 tablespoons
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 3 green onions chopped
• ½ cup black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup shredded cheese optional, plus more for topping

Toppings (to taste)

• salsa
• sour cream
• tortilla chips

Instructions

• Brown the ground beef and drain, if needed. Add the taco seasoning as instructed by the package.
• Add the rice, onions, beans, corn, and cheese (if using) and stir it all together.
• Slice the tops off the peppers and clean out the inside, cut the peppers in half lengthwise, then stuff them with the ground beef mixture.
• Place up to 6 peppers in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 350°F/177°C. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the peppers are tender.
• Serve plain or topped with salsa and sour cream.

Freezer Meal Instructions:

• Prepare the stuffed peppers as written. Instead of cooking them in the air fryer, individually wrap them in plastic wrap. Place the peppers on a cookie sheet, then place in the freezer. Once frozen, store in a plastic bag.
• Pull out the peppers the morning you plan on using them. Then, cook at 350°F/175°C for 10 minutes. Check on them, add cheese, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 189mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

Recipe Adapted From: Fabulessly Frugal