If you love stuffed peppers but want a quicker and easier way to make them, this Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe is a must-try. With perfectly tender peppers and a savoury, flavour-packed filling, this dish is ideal for a hearty, homemade meal without the hassle of oven baking. The air fryer speeds up the cooking process, ensuring a deliciously juicy filling and a lightly crisped top in just 35 minutes.
Stuffed with lean minced beef, rice, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, these peppers are both comforting and nutritious. A sprinkle of melted mozzarella cheese adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or need a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is a satisfying and easy option. Plus, it’s completely customisable—swap the beef for turkey or add extra veggies for a lighter twist!
Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 large bell peppers (any colour)
450g lean minced beef
200g cooked rice
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (400g) tin diced tomatoes
100g shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
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- 4 Litre Capacity The SatisFry Air Medium has a generous 4L capacity, which is large enough to hold a maximum 800g capacity of chips. 500g is recommended for best browning results.
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- LARGE CAPACITY AND MODERN DESIGN: This air fryer has a 8L capacity spread over two baskets meaning you can cook different food items at different times/temperatures. The drawer has a non-stick coating which removes the need for oil, making your food healthier. The LED touchscreen makes it easy for you to select your desired functions.
- POWERFUL AND SAFE: This air fryer produces a powerful 2700W, which means your food can be cooked to perfection in a matter of minutes. The thermostat can be adjusted from 80°C – 200°C and the timer can be set from anywhere between one minute and an hour. This product also comes with our built-in overheating protection system which will shut the device off if it gets too hot. This means you can use this air fryer with no concerns.
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Instructions:
1. Preparation:
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes
In a bowl, combine cooked rice, ground beef (raw), diced onion, garlic, half of the diced tomatoes, half of the cheese, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper
2. Stuffing:
Fill each pepper with the meat and rice mixture
Don’t pack too tightly to ensure even cooking
3. Air Fryer Cooking:
Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C)
Brush the outside of peppers lightly with olive oil
Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket, standing upright
Cook for 12-15 minutes
4. Finishing:
Top peppers with remaining diced tomatoes and cheese
Cook for additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden
Cooking Tips:
For softer peppers, pre-cook them in the air fryer for 5 minutes before stuffing
If peppers won’t stand upright, create a small slice on the bottom to level them
Check internal temperature of meat mixture reaches 165°F (74°C)
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
If your air fryer is small, work in batches
Optional Add-ins:
Corn
Black beans
Diced jalapeños
Different cheese varieties
Cooked quinoa instead of rice
Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro
Serve with sour cream
Add hot sauce for extra heat
Pair with a side salad
Storage:
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days
Can be frozen for up to 3 months
Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes
- 10 Pre-Set Food Programmes You can select specific programmes for different food types: French fries, eggs, chicken, vegetable, air fry, bake, grill, dehydrate, frozen, reheat.
- 4 Litre Capacity The SatisFry Air Medium has a generous 4L capacity, which is large enough to hold a maximum 800g capacity of chips. 500g is recommended for best browning results.
- Air Fry Technology Air Fry technology circulates super-heated air with temperatures up to 220 °C.
- 8L DIGITAL AIR FRYER: This NETTA 8L Digital Air Fryer is the ideal appliance to assist your home cooking. With its dual basket and sleek design, this air fryer is perfect for cooking for quick meals with no fuss. It has an adjustable thermostat and timer as well as an overheating protection system.
- LARGE CAPACITY AND MODERN DESIGN: This air fryer has a 8L capacity spread over two baskets meaning you can cook different food items at different times/temperatures. The drawer has a non-stick coating which removes the need for oil, making your food healthier. The LED touchscreen makes it easy for you to select your desired functions.
- POWERFUL AND SAFE: This air fryer produces a powerful 2700W, which means your food can be cooked to perfection in a matter of minutes. The thermostat can be adjusted from 80°C – 200°C and the timer can be set from anywhere between one minute and an hour. This product also comes with our built-in overheating protection system which will shut the device off if it gets too hot. This means you can use this air fryer with no concerns.
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