Source: Esin Deniz, AdobeStockEverything about stuffed peppers is wonderful, except for one thing – they take quite a long time to cook. Who wants to spend an extra hour by the stove? However, in an air fryer, they bake much faster and turn out simply perfect. We're sharing 8 of the best recipes!
1. Stuffed Pepper Halves in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA quick, convenient, and beautiful dish for dinner or lunch for the whole family.
You will need: 4 bell peppers, 400-500 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 8 tsp sour cream, salt, ground black pepper, spices.
Preparation: Boil the rice until almost done, grate the onion, and mix everything with the ground meat. Season it well and fill the pepper halves with the resulting meat mixture. Then, spread sour cream on them and place them on the lower rack of the air fryer, either all at once or in batches. Bake for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F) on high fan speed.
2. Whole Stuffed Peppers in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThey perfectly combine vibrant flavor and accessible ingredients.
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 500 g ground meat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Wash the peppers and remove the cores and seeds. Mix the ground meat with chopped onion, raw egg, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and spices. Stuff the peppers with this filling and place them on the lower rack of the air fryer. Bake for about 30 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius (350°F), depending on the appliance's power and the size of the peppers.
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3. Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Vegetables in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockIf you don't need a lean variation, you can additionally sprinkle them with grated cheese.
You will need: 4 bell peppers, 500 g cooked rice, 2 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 onion, 4 tsp capers, herbs, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the peppers in half and remove the cores. Chop and lightly fry the onion with garlic, add chopped tomatoes with herbs and capers, and cook for another 2 minutes. Then remove the sautéed mixture from the heat, mix everything with the rice, and season the filling. Fill the peppers with it and cook for 10-15 minutes in the air fryer at 210 degrees Celsius (410°F).
4. Lean Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Sauce in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockYou can prepare peppers with a meat filling using the same principle.
You will need: 5 bell peppers, 6-7 tbsp rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp sour cream, salt, spices.
Preparation: Boil rice until half-cooked, chop and fry the onion with carrots, and mix everything together. Season the filling, cut the peppers in half, remove the cores, and stuff them.
Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket. Mix 1 cup of water with tomato paste, sour cream, and spices, pour over the dish, and cover with foil. Cook for 20-25 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius (350°F), then remove the foil and cook for another 7-10 minutes.
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5. Stuffed Peppers with Chicken in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA little aromatic herbs would be very appropriate here!
You will need: 3-4 bell peppers, 1 chicken fillet, 1-2 tomatoes, 2 tbsp yogurt, 3 green onion stalks, 1/2 bunch of herbs, 100 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the chicken fillet, tomatoes, and herbs, and mix everything with yogurt and spices. Stuff the pepper halves with the meat filling and bake them for approximately 30-35 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F). Sprinkle with grated cheese 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
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6. Stuffed Peppers with Egg in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA great breakfast recipe instead of the usual scrambled eggs.
You will need: 2 bell peppers, 4 eggs, 100-150 g sausage, 2 tomatoes, 50 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the sausage, cheese, and tomatoes, and stuff the pepper halves with this filling. Then crack an egg into each half, and bake everything for 15 minutes in the air fryer at 180-200 degrees Celsius (350-390°F). You can additionally sprinkle them with cheese at the end of cooking.
7. Stuffed Peppers with Chicken and Cottage Cheese in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThese peppers will definitely be appreciated by healthy eating enthusiasts!
You will need: 400 g bell peppers, 200 g chicken fillet or turkey fillet, 100 g cottage cheese, 50 g tomatoes, 10-15 g green onions, 50 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the chicken fillet, tomatoes, and green onions. Mix everything with cottage cheese and spices, and stuff the pepper halves with the resulting filling. Bake them for 30-35 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F), but sprinkle with grated cheese approximately 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
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8. Stuffed Peppers with Onion and Carrots in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockReturning to classic fillings, we recommend trying this solution as well.
You will need: 4 bell peppers, 400 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 1/2 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 80-100 ml water, salt, spices.
Preparation: Boil the rice until almost done, chop and fry the onion with carrots, and mix everything with the ground meat. Pour in the water, season to taste, and mix thoroughly. Stuff the cleaned peppers with the prepared filling and bake them for 20-30 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F), turning occasionally.