Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers - Healthy Complete Meal

Colorful air fryer stuffed peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and cheese. Healthy, complete meal ready in 30 minutes!

Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium
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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers - Healthy Complete Meal

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes
  2. Step 2: In large skillet, cook ground beef until browned
  3. Step 3: Add onion and garlic, cook until softened
  4. Step 4: Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper
  5. Step 5: Cook for 5 minutes until flavors blend
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and mix in 1/2 cup cheese
  7. Step 7: Stuff each pepper with meat and rice mixture
  8. Step 8: Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C)
  9. Step 9: Place stuffed peppers upright in air fryer basket
  10. Step 10: Cook for 15-18 minutes until peppers are tender
  11. Step 11: Top with remaining cheese
  12. Step 12: Cook for 2 more minutes until cheese melts
  13. Step 13: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve

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Perfect Stuffed Peppers Tips

  • Choose sturdy peppers: Should stand upright
  • Pre-cook filling: Ensures everything is cooked through
  • Don't overstuff: Allows peppers to cook evenly
  • Check tenderness: Peppers should be fork-tender
  • Add cheese last: Prevents burning

Filling Variations

Mexican Style:

  • Ground beef, black beans, corn, taco seasoning
  • Top with cheddar cheese and salsa

Mediterranean:

  • Ground lamb, quinoa, feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes

Italian:

  • Italian sausage, marinara, mozzarella, basil

Vegetarian:

  • Quinoa, black beans, corn, cheese

Greek:

  • Ground beef, orzo, feta, spinach, tomatoes

Grain Options

Instead of rice, try:

  • Quinoa
  • Cauliflower rice (low-carb)
  • Couscous
  • Orzo
  • Brown rice
  • Wild rice

Make It Low-Carb

  • Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice
  • Choose lean ground turkey
  • Add extra vegetables

Storage & Meal Prep

Refrigerate: Cooked stuffed peppers keep for 4 days Freeze: Up to 3 months (best frozen before cooking) Reheat: Air fryer at 350°F for 8-10 minutes

Serving Suggestions

As Main:

  • Serve with side salad
  • Add garlic bread
  • Include soup

Toppings:

  • Sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Hot sauce
  • Green onions

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