Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
2022-03-21- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 3
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 25m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
407 -
Carbohydrates
25.6 g -
Cholesterol
95.7 mg -
Fat
20.6 g -
Fiber
3.8 g -
Protein
29.3 g -
Saturated Fat
5.3 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
340.1 mg -
Sugar
7.3 g -
Trans Fat
0 g -
Unsaturated Fat
2.2 g -
Potassium
574.6 mg
Air fryer stuffed bell peppers recipe. This stuffed bell pepper recipe is for one, but you can easily double or triple the stuffing ingredients to make more servings. It’s a great way to prepare stuffed peppers with ground beef, rice, and vegetables that are low-carb and healthy.
I cut the bell pepper in half diagonally and descended. You can cut tops off, then stuff them, as well. I recommend using homemade low-carb marinara sauce, to make this recipe.
What are the benefits to cook stuffed bell peppers in an air fryer?
There are many benefits to cooking stuffed bell peppers in an air fryer. One of the most important is that they can be cooked without using oil or butter. This is a great benefit for anyone who is looking to cut down on their fat and calorie intake. Another benefit of cooking stuffed bell peppers in an air fryer is that it’s faster than traditional methods and there’s less chance for them to stick or burn.
Can I use a different type of bell pepper?
Yes. You can use any type of bell pepper in this dish.
What is a good filling for a stuffed pepper?
A good filling for a stuffed pepper is any protein that can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop.
Some good fillings are ground beef, ground turkey, sausage, chicken, shrimp, crab meat, and vegetables.
What else can I fry in an air fryer?
Air fryers are a great alternative to deep frying. They work by circulating hot air around the food and cooking it from all sides. This means that you can cook healthier foods in an air fryer, such as chicken wings or french fries.
But what else can you cook in an air fryer? The answer is anything! You can use your imagination and experiment with different ingredients to see what works best.
Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 medium bell peppers, cut into halfs diagonally
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2/3 pound (360 g) lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) low-carb marinara sauce
- 3 tablespoons finelly chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon freshlu ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Method
Step 1
Grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, for about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in brown rice and breadcrumbs. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally, for a further 1 minute.
Step 4
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in marinara sauce, chopped parsley, Parmesan, and black pepper. Divide the mixture evenly among the peppers.
Step 5
Preheat your air fryer to 400 F (200 C) for 5 minutes. Place stuffed pepper in the preheated fryer. Set the tempretute to 350 F (175 C) Set the time for 8 minutes.
Step 6
Open the basket. Top stuffed peppers with shredded Mozzarella cheese. Cook in the air fryer for 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.