Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Filled with taco-seasoned lean meat, rice, and melty cheese, these air fryer stuffed peppers are ready in just 30 minutes.
Serving4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
- 1 1 ounce packet low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375℉.
- Wash peppers and slice off the tops. Remove all seeds and membranes from the inside.
- In a large saucepan, brown ground turkey until cooked through.
- Add rice, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the meat. Mix until combined. Scoop the mixture into peppers, filling them to the top.
- Place the peppers in the air fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes. Add cheese and fry for 2-3 minutes more until the cheese is melted. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to repeat this step until all peppers are cooked.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare filling up to 2 days ahead; refrigerate until ready to stuff and cook.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap cooled peppers individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes, or microwave 2–3 minutes.
- Substitutions: Ground beef or chicken work in place of turkey. Cauliflower rice for a low-carb swap.
Nutrition
Calories: 311 kcal · Carbohydrates: 16 g · Protein: 36 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 0.02 g · Cholesterol: 91 mg · Sodium: 275 mg · Potassium: 748 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 4144 IU · Vitamin C: 159 mg · Calcium: 235 mg · Iron: 2 mg