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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers — American Vegetables recipe, 30 min, serves 4American

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

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Gluten-freeHigh protein

Bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, and melted cheese. The air fryer cooks them faster than an oven.

30
min
15
prep
🔥
15
cook
👥
4
servings
310
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.

2

Brown ground beef in a pan. Mix with rice, half the cheese, cumin, paprika, salt.

3

Stuff peppers with the mixture. Top with remaining cheese.

4

Air fry at 180°C / 360°F for 12-15 minutes until peppers are tender.

💡 Cover with foil if cheese browns too fast.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook stuffed peppers?
Total time is about 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.
How many servings does this stuffed peppers recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.
Why is my bell peppers not crispy in the air fryer?
For maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the basket, pat ingredients dry before cooking, and shake or flip halfway through. A light coating of oil also helps achieve a golden finish.
What can I serve with stuffed peppers?
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
🍸
Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.
The story behind this recipe ▾
This preparation of air fryer stuffed peppers is a common take on a american vegetables dish. The ingredient list stays focused at 7 components, which keeps both the shopping and the kitchen work manageable. Cook time runs about 15 minutes, with 15 minutes of preparation before that. The result serves 4. Main elements such as bell peppers, ground beef, cooked rice are treated so that each contributes to the overall flavour without overwhelming the others. Accurate timing is more important than special technique in this recipe, and a kitchen timer is recommended for each step.
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