Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers topped with microgreens.

5 from 3 votes

Make a delicious dinner in your trusty air fryer! These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are easy to make and the ultimate one-dish meal everyone will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 366.5kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Ingredients

3 bell peppers cut in half lengthwise
cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
1 garlic clove minced
1 pound ground pork
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ cup juice from a can or jar of green olives
¼ cup pitted green olives diced
1 cup white rice
½ cup water
Cheddar or mozzarella cheese for topping optional

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Once preheated, add the cut peppers to the air fryer, spray lightly with cooking oil and cook for 6 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Next, add the ground pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the tomato sauce, spices, olive juice, rice and water. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Turn off heat and stir in the olives. Spoon the mixture into the peppers and top them with cheese if using.
Place in the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you prefer to use your oven, pre-bake the cut peppers at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes. Cook the stuffing as normal, fill the peppers and bake uncovered for another 10-20 minutes.

These stuffed peppers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days covered in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. You can also reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes.
If you would like to freeze the peppers, I recommend putting them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Store them for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave as stated above.

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