Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Ready in about 35 minutes.
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Tender peppers filled with savoury rice, beef and cheese. A complete meal that works beautifully in the air fryer.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 250 g cooked rice
- 250 g cooked minced beef
- 120 ml tomato sauce
- 100 g grated cheese
Method
- 1Mix the rice, beef, tomato sauce and half the cheese.
- 2Fill the pepper halves and top with the remaining cheese.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
- 4Air fry for 12-18 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden.
- 5Serve hot.
Tips for the best results
- Parcook very firm peppers if you like them extra soft.
- These reheat well for lunch the next day.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer stuffed peppers steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer stuffed peppers the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer stuffed peppers?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 350°F for 12-18 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer stuffed peppers ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer stuffed peppers serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.