Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Quick and easy air fryer stuffed peppers that combine taste and nutrition, perfect for meal prep, healthy dinners, or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Stuffed Peppers
- 4 pieces bell peppers (any color) Cut tops off and scoop out seeds.
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned, rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Reserve half for topping.
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like cilantro or parsley) Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- If using cheese, mix half of it into the filling and reserve the rest for topping.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture, pressing down gently.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
Cooking
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the air fryer basket, fitting them snugly.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then add the reserved cheese on top and cook for an additional 5 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese has melted.
- Carefully remove the peppers from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve the stuffed peppers on a platter with fresh herbs on top. Pair with salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be enjoyed warmed up or cold.