These Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers are a quick, colorful snack packed with cheesy, flavorful fillings. Perfect for parties, game day, or a simple appetizer, they’re ready in just minutes.
These Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers are a quick, colorful, and flavorful snack that everyone will love.
Sweet or mild mini peppers are filled with a cheesy, savory mixture, then air fried to perfection, creating a tender, melty bite that’s perfect for parties, game day, or a simple appetizer anytime.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Ready in minutes for quick snacks or appetizers
- Sweet or mild mini peppers make perfect bite-sized vessels
- Cheesy, flavorful filling melts beautifully in the air fryer
- Colorful presentation makes them party- and kid-friendly
- Low-carb and healthy without sacrificing taste
Ingredients Needed
- Mini Sweet Peppers: Colorful, tender peppers perfect for roasting or stuffing
- Olive Oil: Adds richness and helps peppers roast evenly
- Salt: Enhances natural flavors and balances sweetness of peppers
- Black Pepper: Adds mild heat and earthy seasoning to taste
- Garlic Powder: Boosts savory flavor without fresh garlic effort
- Paprika: Adds mild smokiness and vibrant color to peppers
- Fresh Herbs: Garnish for aroma, flavor, and visual appeal
How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F (188°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
Step 2: Wash and halve the mini sweet peppers, removing the seeds and membranes.
Step 3: Prepare your filling — this can be shredded cheese, a mix of black beans and corn, or any savory mixture you prefer.
Step 4: Stuff each pepper half generously with your filling, pressing lightly so it stays inside.
Step 5: Arrange the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each. Drizzle or brush with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if using. Set cook time for 6-8 minutes, checking halfway through, until the peppers are tender and the filling is melted and bubbly.
Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe Tips
- Choose firm mini peppers: Make sure they’re fresh and crisp to hold the filling.
- Don’t overfill: Leave a little space at the top to prevent filling from spilling during cooking.
- Single layer cooking: Arrange peppers in one layer for even air frying and melted filling.
- Check halfway: Depending on your air fryer, cooking time may vary slightly, so check for doneness at 4–5 minutes.
- Use flavorful fillings: Cheese, beans, corn, or seasoned meat all work well.
- Optional seasonings: Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately: These taste best hot and fresh, with melty filling and tender peppers.
Storing Instructions
- Storing: Place cooled stuffed peppers in an airtight container. Store for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Air fryer: Reheat at 350°F for 2–3 minutes to warm through and slightly crisp the peppers. Oven: Place on a baking sheet at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until heated evenly. Microwave: Heat in a microwave-safe dish for 30–60 seconds, but peppers may become softer and less crisp.
Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe Faqs
What kind of filling works best? Cream cheese-based fillings (mixed with sausage, bacon, or spices) work very well as they hold their shape and stay creamy. Any filling must be pre-cooked if it contains raw meat (like ground sausage or beef).
How do I prevent the filling from drying out? If using a dry filling (like rice or breadcrumbs), make sure to incorporate enough moisture (broth, sauce, or cheese) to keep it creamy. Placing cheese on top helps lock in moisture.
Can I make these vegetarian? Absolutely! Excellent vegetarian fillings include: cream cheese mixed with feta and spinach, rice and black bean mixtures, or a quinoa and roasted vegetable blend.
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Easy Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers
Description
Ingredients
- 1 pound mini sweet peppers, approximately 16-20 peppers
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- Fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F (188°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Wash and halve the 1 pound mini sweet peppers, removing the seeds and membranes.
- Prepare your filling, this can be 1/2 cup cream cheese shredded cheese, a mix of black beans and corn, or any savory mixture you prefer.
- Stuff each pepper half generously with your filling, pressing lightly so it stays inside.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each.
- Drizzle or brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika if using.
- Set cook time for 6–8 minutes, checking halfway through, until the peppers are tender and the filling is melted and bubbly.
- Remove carefully from the air fryer, garnish with Fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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