How to Air Fry Stuffed Peppers

Halve bell peppers lengthwise or cut off the tops. Remove seeds and membranes. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes if you want very soft peppers, or skip blanching for a firmer texture with more bite.

Cook the filling before adding it to the peppers: brown ground beef, turkey, or sausage with onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes. Add cooked rice, quinoa, or beans. Season well and stir in shredded cheese. The filling should be flavorful on its own since the pepper adds sweetness and the cook time is limited.

Pack filling firmly into pepper halves or whole peppers. Place in the basket. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes. Add shredded cheese in the last 5 minutes of cooking. The pepper should be tender when pierced and the filling steaming hot — check with a thermometer if using meat filling (165°F/74°C).

Serve with sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, or a simple tomato sauce. Stuffed peppers reheat well in the air fryer at 350°F for 8–10 minutes the next day.

What temperature for air fryer stuffed peppers?

Air fry stuffed peppers at 350°F (175°C). The moderate temperature softens the pepper walls and heats the precooked filling through without burning the top. Use peppers with filling that is already cooked for best results.

How long to cook stuffed peppers in air fryer?

Air fry stuffed peppers with precooked filling for 15–20 minutes at 350°F. They are done when the pepper walls are tender and the filling is hot throughout. If topping with cheese, add it in the last 3 minutes so it melts without burning.

Tips for air fryer stuffed peppers?

Use precooked filling — raw meat won't cook through safely at these temperatures in this timeframe. Stand peppers upright in the basket; if they tip, create a foil ring collar to hold them in place. Cover loosely with foil for the first 10 minutes to trap steam and soften the pepper walls faster.