Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
These Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers are filled with creamy herb cheese and cooked until lightly golden. A quick, colorful, and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for summer parties, BBQs, and family gatherings.
Quick Facts
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
12 mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C).
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill each mini pepper half with the cheese mixture.
4. Arrange the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry for 8–10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the tops are lightly golden.
6. Remove carefully and let cool for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.
Notes / Tips
Let the cream cheese soften before mixing for a smoother filling.
Do not overfill the peppers to prevent spilling during cooking.
Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the basket.
Variations
Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy version.
Mix in chopped spinach for a veggie-packed filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 210
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 320 mg
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