Certainly! Making stuffed peppers in an air fryer is a quick and convenient way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. Here’s a simple recipe for air fryer stuffed peppers:
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If needed, trim the bottoms slightly to make them stand upright in the air fryer basket.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or beef, cooked quinoa or rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture, pressing it down gently to pack it.
- Lightly brush the outside of each stuffed pepper with olive oil. This will help the peppers cook and brown nicely in the air fryer.
- Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket, making sure they are stable and won’t tip over.
- Cook in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through. Cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of your peppers.
- Optional: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, you can sprinkle additional cheese on top of each stuffed pepper for a cheesy crust.
- Once done, carefully remove the stuffed peppers from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious air fryer stuffed peppers!
